- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lanham, MD
James Mchenry Elementary
Federal NCES profile for James Mchenry Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001071
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Mchenry Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of Maryland schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Lanham · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 76.3%
- free-lunch eligible
James Mchenry Elementary has class sizes smaller than 80% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Mchenry Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Lanham, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001071 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
James Mchenry Elementary held near 676 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.3 → 48.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 240051001071 · Lanham, MD Other · MID · TRAD
610 enr · 12.2:1 · 76.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
James Mchenry Elementary held near 676 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.3 → 48.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
James Mchenry 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 610
James Mchenry Elementary
610 students
What this shows James Mchenry Elementary reports 610 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Mchenry Elementary compares
James Mchenry 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.3% | ▲ 56% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 610 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
610
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 20% in Maryland - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.6%
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 610 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 75.6%
African American 21.1%
White 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, James Mchenry 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 James Mchenry Elementary 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 Mchenry 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 Lanham
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~610 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about James Mchenry Elementary
How many students attend James Mchenry Elementary?
James Mchenry Elementary has 610 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lanham, MD. CCD year-over-year: 693 (2022-23) → 676 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Mchenry Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at James Mchenry Elementary is 12.2:1, which is 16% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 22% 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 Mchenry Elementary?
76.3% of students at James Mchenry Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Mchenry Elementary?
The largest demographic group at James Mchenry Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 75.6% of enrollment, in Lanham, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Mchenry Elementary?
James Mchenry Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Mchenry Elementary rank among schools in Lanham?
By Resource Investment Index, James Mchenry Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Lanham, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lanham on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides James Mchenry 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.