- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Washington, MD
J. Frank Dent Elementary
Federal NCES profile for J. Frank Dent Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001068
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. Frank Dent Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Maryland schools.
- #7 of 9
- schools in Fort Washington · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 71.7%
- free-lunch eligible
J. Frank Dent Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J. Frank Dent Elementary ranks #7 of 9 schools in Fort Washington, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001068 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
J. Frank Dent Elementary held near 216 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.2 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 240051001068 · Fort Washington, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
243 enr · 17.4:1 · 71.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
J. Frank Dent Elementary held near 216 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.2 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
J. Frank Dent 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 243
J. Frank Dent Elementary
243 students
What this shows J. Frank Dent Elementary reports 243 students on the CCD universe file.
How J. Frank Dent Elementary compares
J. Frank Dent Elementary 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.7% | ▲ 46% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 243 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
243
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Maryland - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.8%
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 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 75.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
White 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.3, J. Frank Dent Elementary 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 J. Frank Dent Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Lower 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 J. Frank Dent 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 (~243 students)
Frequently asked questions about J. Frank Dent Elementary
How many students attend J. Frank Dent Elementary?
J. Frank Dent Elementary has 243 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Washington, MD. CCD year-over-year: 226 (2022-23) → 216 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. Frank Dent Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at J. Frank Dent Elementary is 17.4:1, which is 20% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J. Frank Dent Elementary?
71.7% of students at J. Frank Dent Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J. Frank Dent Elementary?
The largest demographic group at J. Frank Dent Elementary is African American at 75.7% of enrollment, in Fort Washington, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. Frank Dent Elementary?
J. Frank Dent Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 J. Frank Dent Elementary rank among schools in Fort Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, J. Frank Dent Elementary ranks #7 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 J. Frank Dent 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.