Enrollment
422
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hyattsville, MD
Hyattsville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hyattsville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001064
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hyattsville Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #3 of 9
- schools in Hyattsville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 74.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hyattsville Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hyattsville Elementary ranks #3 of 9 schools in Hyattsville, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001064 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.9%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hyattsville Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hyattsville Elementary
Hyattsville Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hyattsville, Maryland, enrolling 422 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 74.9% of students qualify for free meals, 53% above the Maryland average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 422 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 255 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #53.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 422 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Hyattsville's public schools, it stands alongside Langley Park/Mccormick Elementary (697 students): Hyattsville Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.6:1 vs 12:1).
Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students) and Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students) alongside Hyattsville 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 Hyattsville Elementary compares
Hyattsville 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.9% | ▲ 53% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in Maryland - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 55.5%
African American 23.0%
White 15.4%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Hyattsville Elementary 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 Hyattsville 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 Hyattsville Elementary 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 Hyattsville 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 other schools in Hyattsville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Langley Park/Mccormick Elementary
Standard public school
697 students 12:1 students per teacher
Edward M. Felegy Es
Standard public school
641 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Ridgecrest Elementary
Standard public school
631 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Rosa L. Parks Elementary
Standard public school
607 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
University Park Elementary
Standard public school
538 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Lewisdale Elementary
Standard public school
533 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~422 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hyattsville Elementary
How many students attend Hyattsville Elementary?
Hyattsville Elementary has 422 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hyattsville, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hyattsville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hyattsville Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 13% 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 Hyattsville Elementary?
74.9% of students at Hyattsville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hyattsville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hyattsville Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 55.5% of enrollment, in Hyattsville, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hyattsville Elementary?
Hyattsville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Hyattsville Elementary rank among schools in Hyattsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hyattsville Elementary ranks #3 of 9 schools in Hyattsville, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hyattsville on the city page.
Is Hyattsville Elementary a good school?
Hyattsville Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. 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 Hyattsville 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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