- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Washington, MD
Indian Queen Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Indian Queen Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001066
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Queen Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Maryland schools.
- #1 of 9
- schools in Fort Washington · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Queen Elementary has class sizes smaller than 87% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Queen Elementary ranks #1 of 9 schools in Fort Washington, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001066 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Indian Queen Elementary shrank from 295 students in 2022-23 to 246 in 2023-24 (-16.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 240051001066 · Fort Washington, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
235 enr · 11.2:1 · 60.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Indian Queen Elementary shrank from 295 students in 2022-23 to 246 in 2023-24 (-16.6%). Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Indian Queen 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 235
Indian Queen Elementary
235 students
What this shows Indian Queen Elementary reports 235 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indian Queen Elementary compares
Indian Queen Elementary 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 22% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 13% in Maryland - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.8%
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 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.6%
African American 38.9%
Asian 9.8%
White 5.6%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Indian Queen Elementary is more 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 Indian Queen Elementary 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Queen 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 other schools in Fort Washington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Tayac Elementary
Standard public school
459 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Potomac Landing Elementary
Standard public school
422 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Rose Valley Elementary
Standard public school
366 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Fort Washington Forest Elementary
Standard public school
323 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Avalon Elementary
Standard public school
302 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Apple Grove Elementary
Standard public school
277 students 8.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~235 students)
Frequently asked questions about Indian Queen Elementary
How many students attend Indian Queen Elementary?
Indian Queen Elementary has 235 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Washington, MD. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 246 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Queen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Queen Elementary is 11.2:1, which is 23% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 29% 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 Indian Queen Elementary?
60.0% of students at Indian Queen Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Queen Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Indian Queen Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 43.6% of enrollment, in Fort Washington, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Queen Elementary?
Indian Queen Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Indian Queen Elementary rank among schools in Fort Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Queen Elementary ranks #1 of 9 schools in Fort Washington, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Washington on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Indian Queen 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.