Enrollment
1,270
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Greenbelt, MD
Greenbelt Middle
Federal NCES profile for Greenbelt Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240051001049
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenbelt Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Maryland schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Greenbelt · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 67.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenbelt Middle has class sizes smaller than 70% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenbelt Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Greenbelt, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001049 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
98.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.1%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greenbelt Middle compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greenbelt Middle
Greenbelt Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Greenbelt, Maryland, enrolling 1,270 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maryland, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,270 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 101 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #47.
Its student body is led by African American (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 423 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students) and Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students) alongside Greenbelt Middle.
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 Greenbelt Middle compares
Greenbelt Middle on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.1% | ▲ 37% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,270 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,270
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in Maryland - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.7%
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
$19,234
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 112 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 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 48.7%
Hispanic or Latino 38.6%
White 5.7%
Asian 5.0%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Greenbelt Middle 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 Greenbelt Middle.
$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 Greenbelt Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenbelt Middle'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 middle 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 (~1,270 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Greenbelt Middle
How many students attend Greenbelt Middle?
Greenbelt Middle has 1,270 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Greenbelt, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenbelt Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenbelt Middle is 13:1, which is 10% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 17% 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 Middle?
67.1% of students at Greenbelt Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenbelt Middle?
The largest demographic group at Greenbelt Middle is African American at 48.7% of enrollment, in Greenbelt, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenbelt Middle?
Greenbelt Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Greenbelt Middle rank among public schools in Greenbelt?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenbelt Middle ranks #3 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.
Is Greenbelt Middle a good school?
Greenbelt Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% 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 Greenbelt Middle, 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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