- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beltsville, MD
James E. Duckworth Regional Center
Federal NCES profile for James E. Duckworth Regional Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001354
👥 S:T ratio 79
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James E. Duckworth Regional Center earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Maryland.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Beltsville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.2:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 75.2%
- free-lunch eligible
James E. Duckworth Regional Center has class sizes smaller than 97% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James E. Duckworth Regional Center ranks #1 of 5 schools in Beltsville, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001354 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
James E. Duckworth Regional Center shrank from 105 students in 2022-23 to 88 in 2023-24 (-16.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 240051001354 · Beltsville, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
99 enr · 5.2:1 · 75.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
James E. Duckworth Regional Center shrank from 105 students in 2022-23 to 88 in 2023-24 (-16.2%). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
James E. Duckworth Regional Center 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 99
James E. Duckworth Regional Center
99 students
What this shows James E. Duckworth Regional Center reports 99 students on the CCD universe file.
How James E. Duckworth Regional Center compares
James E. Duckworth Regional Center 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 | 5.2:1 | ▼ 64% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.2% | ▲ 53% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 99 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.2:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
99
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5.2:1
students per teacher
- 64% below state mean
Top 3% in Maryland - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
72.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 99 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.6%
African American 33.3%
White 5.1%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, James E. Duckworth Regional Center is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
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 James E. Duckworth Regional Center 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 James E. Duckworth Regional Center'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 Beltsville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Beltsville Academy
Standard public school
1,113 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Calverton Elementary
Standard public school
767 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Vansville Elementary
Standard public school
677 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Frances Fuchs Early Childhood Center
Special-education school
364 students 8.5:1 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 (~99 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about James E. Duckworth Regional Center
How many students attend James E. Duckworth Regional Center?
James E. Duckworth Regional Center has 99 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Beltsville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 105 (2022-23) → 88 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James E. Duckworth Regional Center?
The student-teacher ratio at James E. Duckworth Regional Center is 5.2:1, which is 64% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 67% 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 James E. Duckworth Regional Center?
75.2% of students at James E. Duckworth Regional Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James E. Duckworth Regional Center?
The largest demographic group at James E. Duckworth Regional Center is Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment, in Beltsville, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James E. Duckworth Regional Center?
James E. Duckworth Regional Center 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 James E. Duckworth Regional Center rank among schools in Beltsville?
By Resource Investment Index, James E. Duckworth Regional Center ranks #1 of 5 schools in Beltsville, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Beltsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides James E. Duckworth Regional Center, 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.