- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Capitol Heights, MD
John H. Bayne Elementary
Federal NCES profile for John H. Bayne Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001075
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John H. Bayne Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Capitol Heights · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 73.3%
- free-lunch eligible
John H. Bayne Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John H. Bayne Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Capitol Heights, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001075 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
John H. Bayne Elementary held near 310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 240051001075 · Capitol Heights, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
339 enr · 14.7:1 · 73.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
John H. Bayne Elementary held near 310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
John H. Bayne 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 339
John H. Bayne Elementary
339 students
What this shows John H. Bayne Elementary reports 339 students on the CCD universe file.
How John H. Bayne Elementary compares
John H. Bayne 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.3% | ▲ 50% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 53% in Maryland - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.3%
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 339 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 78.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
White 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.7, John H. Bayne 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 John H. Bayne 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 John H. Bayne 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 Capitol Heights
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
William W. Hall Academy
Standard public school
444 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Carmody Hills Elementary
Standard public school
389 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center
Special-education school
345 students 8.2:1 students per teacher
Capitol Heights Elementary
Standard public school
317 students 11.7:1 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 (~339 students)
Frequently asked questions about John H. Bayne Elementary
How many students attend John H. Bayne Elementary?
John H. Bayne Elementary has 339 students enrolled. It is a public school in Capitol Heights, MD. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John H. Bayne Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John H. Bayne Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John H. Bayne Elementary?
73.3% of students at John H. Bayne Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John H. Bayne Elementary?
The largest demographic group at John H. Bayne Elementary is African American at 78.8% of enrollment, in Capitol Heights, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John H. Bayne Elementary?
John H. Bayne Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 John H. Bayne Elementary rank among schools in Capitol Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, John H. Bayne Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Capitol Heights, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Capitol Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides John H. Bayne 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.