Enrollment
516
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lanham, MD
Glenarden Woods Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Glenarden Woods Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240051001043
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glenarden Woods Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Lanham · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Glenarden Woods Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glenarden Woods Elementary ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Lanham, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001043 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.6%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glenarden Woods Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glenarden Woods Elementary
Glenarden Woods Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Lanham, Maryland, enrolling 516 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.4:1 is larger than about 92% of Maryland schools and 27% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 516 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maryland median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 275 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #73.
Its student body is led by African American (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 516 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Lanham's elementary schools, it stands alongside Legends Public Charter School (897 students): Glenarden Woods Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.4:1 vs 28:1).
Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students) and Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students) alongside Glenarden Woods Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Glenarden Woods Elementary compares
Glenarden Woods Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▼ 25% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 92% in Maryland - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$19,234
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 516 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 55.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
White 14.3%
Asian 8.7%
Two or More 6.2%
Largest group: African American at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Glenarden Woods Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince George's County Public Schools, which includes Glenarden Woods Elementary.
$19,234
Per student
-6%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.8%
State 51.1%
Federal 12.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Glenarden Woods Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glenarden Woods Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,580
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,544
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Lanham
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~516 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Glenarden Woods Elementary
How many students attend Glenarden Woods Elementary?
Glenarden Woods Elementary has 516 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lanham, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenarden Woods Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenarden Woods Elementary is 18.4:1, which is 27% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glenarden Woods Elementary?
36.6% of students at Glenarden Woods Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glenarden Woods Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Glenarden Woods Elementary is African American at 55.0% of enrollment, in Lanham, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glenarden Woods Elementary?
Glenarden Woods Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Glenarden Woods Elementary rank among public schools in Lanham?
By Resource Investment Index, Glenarden Woods Elementary ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Lanham, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lanham on the city page.
Is Glenarden Woods Elementary a good school?
Glenarden Woods Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Maryland schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Glenarden Woods Elementary, Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students), Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students), and Parkdale High (2,588 students). See the Prince George's County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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