- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clinton, MD
James Ryder Randall Elementary
Federal NCES profile for James Ryder Randall Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240051001072
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Ryder Randall Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 68.9%
- free-lunch eligible
James Ryder Randall Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Ryder Randall Elementary ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Clinton, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001072 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
James Ryder Randall Elementary grew from 254 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (+11.8%).
Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 240051001072 · Clinton, MD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 15.7:1 · 68.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
James Ryder Randall Elementary grew from 254 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (+11.8%). Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
James Ryder Randall 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 299
James Ryder Randall Elementary
299 students
What this shows James Ryder Randall Elementary reports 299 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Ryder Randall Elementary compares
James Ryder Randall Elementary is a growing 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.9% | ▲ 41% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 66% in Maryland - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.8%
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 299 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 50.5%
Hispanic or Latino 42.8%
Asian 2.0%
White 1.7%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, James Ryder Randall Elementary is more 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 Ryder Randall 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 | 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 James Ryder Randall 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~299 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Ryder Randall Elementary
How many students attend James Ryder Randall Elementary?
James Ryder Randall Elementary has 299 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clinton, MD. CCD year-over-year: 254 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Ryder Randall Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at James Ryder Randall Elementary is 15.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Ryder Randall Elementary?
68.9% of students at James Ryder Randall Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Ryder Randall Elementary?
The largest demographic group at James Ryder Randall Elementary is African American at 50.5% of enrollment, in Clinton, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Ryder Randall Elementary?
James Ryder Randall Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Ryder Randall Elementary rank among public schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, James Ryder Randall Elementary ranks #3 of 7 public 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 public schools in Clinton on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides James Ryder Randall 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.