- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Washington, MD
Isaac J. Gourdine Middle
Federal NCES profile for Isaac J. Gourdine Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240051001095
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Isaac J. Gourdine Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 12
- public schools in Fort Washington · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 66.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Isaac J. Gourdine Middle has class sizes smaller than 90% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Isaac J. Gourdine Middle ranks #2 of 12 public schools in Fort Washington, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001095 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
567 on latest CCD 240051001095 · Fort Washington, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
567 enr · 10.7:1 · 66.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 12 public schools in Fort Washington. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Isaac J. Gourdine Middle 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 567
Isaac J. Gourdine Middle
567 students
What this shows Isaac J. Gourdine Middle reports 567 students on the CCD universe file.
How Isaac J. Gourdine Middle compares
Isaac J. Gourdine Middle vs Maryland and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.8% | ▲ 36% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 567 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
567
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 10% in Maryland - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.7%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 189 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 Isaac J. Gourdine Middle 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 Isaac J. Gourdine Middle'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 middle schools in Fort Washington
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~567 students)
Frequently asked questions about Isaac J. Gourdine Middle
How many students attend Isaac J. Gourdine Middle?
Isaac J. Gourdine Middle has 567 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Washington, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Isaac J. Gourdine Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Isaac J. Gourdine Middle is 10.7:1, which is 26% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 32% 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 Isaac J. Gourdine Middle?
66.8% of students at Isaac J. Gourdine Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Isaac J. Gourdine Middle?
Isaac J. Gourdine Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Isaac J. Gourdine Middle rank among public schools in Fort Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Isaac J. Gourdine Middle ranks #2 of 12 public 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 public schools in Fort Washington on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Isaac J. Gourdine Middle, 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.