Enrollment
702
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brandywine, MD
Gwynn Park Middle
Federal NCES profile for Gwynn Park Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240051001051
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gwynn Park Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Brandywine · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 49.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Gwynn Park Middle has class sizes larger than 74% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gwynn Park Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Brandywine, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001051 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.9%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gwynn Park Middle compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gwynn Park Middle
Gwynn Park Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Brandywine, Maryland, enrolling 702 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.9% lands close to the Maryland typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 702 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 304 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #49.
Its student body is led by African American (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 351 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students) and Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students) alongside Gwynn Park 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 Gwynn Park Middle compares
Gwynn Park 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.9% | ▲ 2% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 702 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
702
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 74% in Maryland - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 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 76.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
White 3.8%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.8, Gwynn Park Middle is less 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 Gwynn Park 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 Gwynn Park Middle 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gwynn Park 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 (~702 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gwynn Park Middle
How many students attend Gwynn Park Middle?
Gwynn Park Middle has 702 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brandywine, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gwynn Park Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Gwynn Park Middle is 16.3:1, which is 12% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gwynn Park Middle?
49.9% of students at Gwynn Park Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gwynn Park Middle?
The largest demographic group at Gwynn Park Middle is African American at 76.5% of enrollment, in Brandywine, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gwynn Park Middle?
Gwynn Park Middle 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 Gwynn Park Middle rank among public schools in Brandywine?
By Resource Investment Index, Gwynn Park Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Brandywine, 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 Brandywine on the city page.
Is Gwynn Park Middle a good school?
Gwynn Park Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% 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 Gwynn Park 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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