- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oxon Hill, MD
John Hanson Montessori
Federal NCES profile for John Hanson Montessori, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051000870
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Hanson Montessori earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Oxon Hill · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 31.4%
- free-lunch eligible
John Hanson Montessori has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Hanson Montessori ranks #3 of 6 schools in Oxon Hill, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051000870 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
John Hanson Montessori held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 240051000870 · Oxon Hill, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 14.6:1 · 31.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
John Hanson Montessori held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
John Hanson Montessori 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 496
John Hanson Montessori
496 students
What this shows John Hanson Montessori reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Hanson Montessori compares
John Hanson Montessori 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.4% | ▼ 36% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 52% in Maryland - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 496 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 85.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 3.2%
White 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, John Hanson Montessori 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 Hanson Montessori 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Hanson Montessori'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 Oxon Hill
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Barnaby Manor Elementary
Standard public school
438 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Flintstone Elementary
Standard public school
367 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Valley View Elementary
Standard public school
351 students 13:1 students per teacher
Forest Heights Elementary
Standard public school
215 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Oxon Hill Elementary
Standard public school
215 students 10.8:1 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 (~496 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Hanson Montessori
How many students attend John Hanson Montessori?
John Hanson Montessori has 496 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oxon Hill, MD. CCD year-over-year: 491 (2022-23) → 482 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Hanson Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at John Hanson Montessori is 14.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Hanson Montessori?
31.4% of students at John Hanson Montessori are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Hanson Montessori?
The largest demographic group at John Hanson Montessori is African American at 85.7% of enrollment, in Oxon Hill, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Hanson Montessori?
John Hanson Montessori has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Hanson Montessori rank among schools in Oxon Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, John Hanson Montessori ranks #3 of 6 schools in Oxon Hill, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Oxon Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides John Hanson Montessori, 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.