- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bowie, MD
Heather Hills Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Heather Hills Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240051001056
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heather Hills Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Maryland schools.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Bowie · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 25.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Heather Hills Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heather Hills Elementary ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Bowie, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001056 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Heather Hills Elementary grew from 346 students in 2022-23 to 364 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 240051001056 · Bowie, MD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 18.1:1 · 25.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Heather Hills Elementary grew from 346 students in 2022-23 to 364 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Heather Hills 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 361
Heather Hills Elementary
361 students
What this shows Heather Hills Elementary reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heather Hills Elementary compares
Heather Hills Elementary is a growing 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 25% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.7% | ▼ 48% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in Maryland - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 68.7%
White 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Asian 6.1%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Heather Hills Elementary is less 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 Heather Hills 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heather Hills 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 elementary schools in Bowie
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Whitehall Elementary
Standard public school
485 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Tulip Grove Elementary
Standard public school
477 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Pointer Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
416 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Yorktown Elementary
Standard public school
396 students 18:1 students per teacher
High Bridge Elementary
Standard public school
394 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Kenilworth Elementary
Standard public school
364 students 13:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~361 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heather Hills Elementary
How many students attend Heather Hills Elementary?
Heather Hills Elementary has 361 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bowie, MD. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 364 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heather Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Heather Hills Elementary is 18.1:1, which is 25% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heather Hills Elementary?
25.7% of students at Heather Hills Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heather Hills Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Heather Hills Elementary is African American at 68.7% of enrollment, in Bowie, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heather Hills Elementary?
Heather Hills Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Heather Hills Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bowie?
By Resource Investment Index, Heather Hills Elementary ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Bowie, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bowie on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Heather Hills 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.