- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mitchellville, MD
Kingsford Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kingsford Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051000500
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kingsford Elementary 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.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Mitchellville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 53.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kingsford Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kingsford Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Mitchellville, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051000500 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Kingsford Elementary held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 240051000500 · Mitchellville, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 14.3:1 · 53.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Kingsford Elementary held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Kingsford 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 458
Kingsford Elementary
458 students
What this shows Kingsford Elementary reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kingsford Elementary compares
Kingsford 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.8% | ▲ 10% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 47% in Maryland - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 458 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 87.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 1.7%
White 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Kingsford 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 Kingsford Elementary 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kingsford 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 Mitchellville
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kingsford Elementary
How many students attend Kingsford Elementary?
Kingsford Elementary has 458 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mitchellville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 448 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingsford Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingsford Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 9% 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 Kingsford Elementary?
53.8% of students at Kingsford Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kingsford Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kingsford Elementary is African American at 87.6% of enrollment, in Mitchellville, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kingsford Elementary?
Kingsford Elementary 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 Kingsford Elementary rank among schools in Mitchellville?
By Resource Investment Index, Kingsford Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Mitchellville, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mitchellville on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Kingsford 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.