- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Temple Hills, MD
Imagine Lincoln Public Charter
Federal NCES profile for Imagine Lincoln Public Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240051001648Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Imagine Lincoln Public Charter earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Maryland schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in Temple Hills · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 63.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Imagine Lincoln Public Charter has class sizes larger than 80% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Imagine Lincoln Public Charter ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Temple Hills, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001648 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Imagine Lincoln Public Charter shrank from 377 students in 2022-23 to 345 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 240051001648 · Temple Hills, MD Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
371 enr · 16.9:1 · 63.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Imagine Lincoln Public Charter shrank from 377 students in 2022-23 to 345 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Imagine Lincoln Public Charter 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 371
Imagine Lincoln Public Charter
371 students
What this shows Imagine Lincoln Public Charter reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Imagine Lincoln Public Charter compares
Imagine Lincoln Public Charter is a shrinking 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.4% | ▲ 29% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 80% in Maryland - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$19,789
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 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 94.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Asian 0.5%
White 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.8, Imagine Lincoln Public Charter 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 Lincoln Public Charter 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 | Similar economic need | Similar 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 Imagine Lincoln Public Charter'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 Temple Hills
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~371 students)
Frequently asked questions about Imagine Lincoln Public Charter
How many students attend Imagine Lincoln Public Charter?
Imagine Lincoln Public Charter has 371 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Temple Hills, MD. CCD year-over-year: 377 (2022-23) → 345 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Imagine Lincoln Public Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Imagine Lincoln Public Charter is 16.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Imagine Lincoln Public Charter?
63.4% of students at Imagine Lincoln Public Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Imagine Lincoln Public Charter?
The largest demographic group at Imagine Lincoln Public Charter is African American at 94.9% of enrollment, in Temple Hills, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Imagine Lincoln Public Charter?
Imagine Lincoln Public Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Lincoln Public Charter rank among public schools in Temple Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Imagine Lincoln Public Charter ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Temple Hills, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Temple Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Imagine Lincoln Public Charter, 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.