- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Capitol Heights, MD
H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001053
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Capitol Heights · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.2:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 54.2%
- free-lunch eligible
H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center has class sizes smaller than 96% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center ranks #2 of 5 schools in Capitol Heights, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001053 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center held near 310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.8 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 240051001053 · Capitol Heights, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
345 enr · 8.2:1 · 54.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center held near 310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.8 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center 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 345
H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center
345 students
What this shows H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center reports 345 students on the CCD universe file.
How H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center compares
H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.2:1 | ▼ 43% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.2% | ▲ 11% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.2:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
8.2:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 4% in Maryland - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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 345 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.
Student demographics
African American 79.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.2%
White 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.8, H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
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 H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center 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 H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center'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 Capitol Heights
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
William W. Hall Academy
Standard public school
444 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Carmody Hills Elementary
Standard public school
389 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
John H. Bayne Elementary
Standard public school
339 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Capitol Heights Elementary
Standard public school
317 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~345 students)
Frequently asked questions about H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center
How many students attend H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center?
H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center has 345 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Capitol Heights, MD. CCD year-over-year: 321 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center is 8.2:1, which is 43% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 48% 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 H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center?
54.2% of students at H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center is African American at 79.4% of enrollment, in Capitol Heights, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center?
H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center rank among schools in Capitol Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center ranks #2 of 5 schools in Capitol Heights, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Capitol Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center, 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.