Enrollment
361
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.7%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Heather Hills Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Heather Hills Elementary
Heather Hills Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Bowie, Maryland, enrolling 361 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.1:1 is larger than about 90% of Maryland schools and 25% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 361 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 148 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #25.
Its student body is led by African American (69%) and White (14%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 361 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Bowie's elementary schools, it stands alongside Whitehall Elementary (485 students): Heather Hills Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.1:1 vs 14.3:1).
Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students) and Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students) alongside Heather Hills Elementary.
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 Heather Hills Elementary compares
Heather Hills Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,234
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince George's County Public Schools, which includes Heather Hills Elementary.
$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 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
- 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 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
Similar elementary 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 (~361 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Heather Hills Elementary a good school?
Heather Hills Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 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.
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