- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clinton, MD
James Ryder Randall Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for James Ryder Randall Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001763
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Ryder Randall Early Childhood Center earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Maryland schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.8:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
James Ryder Randall Early Childhood Center has class sizes smaller than 96% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Ryder Randall Early Childhood Center ranks #1 of 4 schools in Clinton, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001763 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
James Ryder Randall Early Childhood Center held near 158 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 240051001763 · Clinton, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
193 enr · 8.8:1 · 33.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
James Ryder Randall Early Childhood Center held near 158 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
James Ryder Randall Early Childhood 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 193
James Ryder Randall Early Childhood Center
193 students
What this shows James Ryder Randall Early Childhood Center reports 193 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Ryder Randall Early Childhood Center compares
James Ryder Randall Early Childhood Center 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 | 8.8:1 | ▼ 39% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▼ 32% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 193 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
193
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 4% in Maryland - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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 193 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
African American 68.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
Asian 4.1%
Two or More 3.1%
White 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, James Ryder Randall Early Childhood Center is less 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 Ryder Randall Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Ryder Randall Early Childhood 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 Clinton
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 (~193 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Ryder Randall Early Childhood Center
How many students attend James Ryder Randall Early Childhood Center?
James Ryder Randall Early Childhood Center has 193 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Clinton, MD. CCD year-over-year: 158 (2022-23) → 158 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Ryder Randall Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at James Ryder Randall Early Childhood Center is 8.8:1, which is 39% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 44% 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 Ryder Randall Early Childhood Center?
33.5% of students at James Ryder Randall Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Ryder Randall Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at James Ryder Randall Early Childhood Center is African American at 68.4% of enrollment, in Clinton, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Ryder Randall Early Childhood Center?
James Ryder Randall Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James Ryder Randall Early Childhood Center rank among schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, James Ryder Randall Early Childhood Center ranks #1 of 4 schools in Clinton, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clinton on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides James Ryder Randall Early Childhood 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.