Enrollment
99
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.2:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-64% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.2%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James E. Duckworth Regional Center compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at James E. Duckworth Regional Center
James E. Duckworth Regional Center is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Beltsville, Maryland, enrolling 99 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5.2:1, James E. Duckworth Regional Center is leaner than roughly 97% of Maryland schools and 64% under the state's 14.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 75.2% of students qualify for free meals, 53% above the Maryland average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Maryland schools, with 99 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and African American (33%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 99 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 72.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Beltsville's public schools, it stands alongside Beltsville Academy (1,113 students): James E. Duckworth Regional Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (5.2:1 vs 12.9:1).
Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students) and Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students) alongside James E. Duckworth Regional Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How James E. Duckworth Regional Center compares
James E. Duckworth Regional Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,234
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince George's County Public Schools, which includes James E. Duckworth Regional Center.
$19,234
Per student
-6%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.8%
State 51.1%
Federal 12.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~99 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is James E. Duckworth Regional Center a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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