- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greenbelt, MD
Greenbelt Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Greenbelt Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051000512
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenbelt Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Greenbelt · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenbelt Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenbelt Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Greenbelt, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051000512 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Greenbelt Elementary shrank from 573 students in 2022-23 to 543 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 240051000512 · Greenbelt, MD Other · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 13.3:1 · 58.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Greenbelt Elementary shrank from 573 students in 2022-23 to 543 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Greenbelt Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- High Point Hig
High Point High
3,012 students
- Charles Herber
Charles Herbert Flowers High
2,712 students
- Parkdale High
Parkdale High
2,588 students
- Bowie High
Bowie High
2,580 students
- Eleanor Roosev
Eleanor Roosevelt High
2,544 students
- This school 531
Greenbelt Elementary
531 students
What this shows Greenbelt Elementary reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How Greenbelt Elementary compares
Greenbelt Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▲ 19% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 34% in Maryland - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,789
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 531 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 56.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
White 13.6%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Greenbelt Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prince George's County Public Schools reports $19,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Greenbelt Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenbelt Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 other schools in Greenbelt
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~531 students)
Frequently asked questions about Greenbelt Elementary
How many students attend Greenbelt Elementary?
Greenbelt Elementary has 531 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greenbelt, MD. CCD year-over-year: 573 (2022-23) → 543 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenbelt Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenbelt Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greenbelt Elementary?
58.3% of students at Greenbelt Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenbelt Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Greenbelt Elementary is African American at 56.7% of enrollment, in Greenbelt, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenbelt Elementary?
Greenbelt Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Greenbelt Elementary rank among public schools in Greenbelt?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenbelt Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Greenbelt, 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 Greenbelt on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Greenbelt 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.