- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Upper Marlboro, MD
Kettering Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kettering Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001082
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kettering Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Maryland schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Upper Marlboro · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 66.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kettering Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kettering Elementary ranks #6 of 7 schools in Upper Marlboro, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001082 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Kettering Elementary held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 240051001082 · Upper Marlboro, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 17.3:1 · 66.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Kettering Elementary held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Kettering 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 415
Kettering Elementary
415 students
What this shows Kettering Elementary reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kettering Elementary compares
Kettering 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.3% | ▲ 35% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Maryland - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.2%
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 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 88.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
White 1.4%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.2, Kettering 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 Kettering Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 Kettering 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 Upper Marlboro
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
629 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Rosaryville Elementary
Standard public school
517 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Arrowhead Elementary
Standard public school
378 students 14:1 students per teacher
Marlton Elementary
Standard public school
309 students 14:1 students per teacher
Patuxent Elementary
Standard public school
281 students 14.1:1 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 (~415 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kettering Elementary
How many students attend Kettering Elementary?
Kettering Elementary has 415 students enrolled. It is a public school in Upper Marlboro, MD. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 403 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kettering Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kettering Elementary is 17.3:1, which is 19% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kettering Elementary?
66.3% of students at Kettering Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kettering Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kettering Elementary is African American at 88.4% of enrollment, in Upper Marlboro, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kettering Elementary?
Kettering Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Kettering Elementary rank among schools in Upper Marlboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Kettering Elementary ranks #6 of 7 schools in Upper Marlboro, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Upper Marlboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Kettering 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.