- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glenarden, MD
Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001137
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Maryland schools.
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 83.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 540
- students enrolled
Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary has class sizes smaller than 82% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001137 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.9 → 47.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 240051001137 · Glenarden, MD Other · MID · TRAD
540 enr · 12:1 · 83.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.9 → 47.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. 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 540
Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary
540 students
What this shows Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary reports 540 students on the CCD universe file.
How Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary compares
Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.1% | ▲ 70% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 540 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
540
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 18% in Maryland - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.8%
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 540 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.8%
African American 34.3%
White 1.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. 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 Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. 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 | Lower 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 Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. 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 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 (~540 students)
Frequently asked questions about Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary
How many students attend Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary?
Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary has 540 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glenarden, MD. CCD year-over-year: 632 (2022-23) → 631 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary is 12:1, which is 17% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 24% 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 Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary?
83.1% of students at Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 62.8% of enrollment, in Glenarden, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary?
Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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).
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. 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.