- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Upper Marlboro, MD
Imagine Foundations at Leeland Pcs
Federal NCES profile for Imagine Foundations at Leeland Pcs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240051001637Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Imagine Foundations at Leeland Pcs earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Maryland schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Upper Marlboro · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 39.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Imagine Foundations at Leeland Pcs has class sizes larger than 92% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Imagine Foundations at Leeland Pcs ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Upper Marlboro, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001637 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Imagine Foundations at Leeland Pcs held near 485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 240051001637 · Upper Marlboro, MD Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
480 enr · 18.5:1 · 39.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Imagine Foundations at Leeland Pcs held near 485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Imagine Foundations at Leeland Pcs 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 480
Imagine Foundations at Leeland Pcs
480 students
What this shows Imagine Foundations at Leeland Pcs reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Imagine Foundations at Leeland Pcs compares
Imagine Foundations at Leeland Pcs 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 28% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.4% | ▼ 20% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 92% in Maryland - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 480 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
White 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, Imagine Foundations at Leeland Pcs 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 Imagine Foundations at Leeland Pcs 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Imagine Foundations at Leeland Pcs'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 Upper Marlboro
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Melwood Elementary
Standard public school
531 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Perrywood Elementary
Standard public school
529 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Mattaponi Elementary
Standard public school
391 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Phyllis E. Williams Elementary
Standard public school
326 students 12.5:1 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 (~480 students)
Frequently asked questions about Imagine Foundations at Leeland Pcs
How many students attend Imagine Foundations at Leeland Pcs?
Imagine Foundations at Leeland Pcs has 480 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Upper Marlboro, MD. CCD year-over-year: 490 (2022-23) → 485 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Imagine Foundations at Leeland Pcs?
The student-teacher ratio at Imagine Foundations at Leeland Pcs is 18.5:1, which is 28% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Imagine Foundations at Leeland Pcs?
39.4% of students at Imagine Foundations at Leeland Pcs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Imagine Foundations at Leeland Pcs?
The largest demographic group at Imagine Foundations at Leeland Pcs is African American at 93.8% of enrollment, in Upper Marlboro, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Imagine Foundations at Leeland Pcs?
Imagine Foundations at Leeland Pcs has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Imagine Foundations at Leeland Pcs rank among elementary schools in Upper Marlboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Imagine Foundations at Leeland Pcs ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Upper Marlboro, 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 Upper Marlboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Imagine Foundations at Leeland Pcs, 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.