Enrollment
593
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mitchellville, MD
Lake Arbor Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lake Arbor Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001217
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Arbor Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Maryland schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Mitchellville · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 67.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Arbor Elementary has class sizes larger than 96% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Arbor Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Mitchellville, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001217 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.5%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake Arbor Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake Arbor Elementary
Lake Arbor Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Mitchellville, Maryland, enrolling 593 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.8:1 is larger than about 96% of Maryland schools and 37% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 593 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maryland median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Among 322 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #244, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 593 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Mitchellville's public schools, it stands alongside Kingsford Elementary (458 students): Lake Arbor Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.8:1 vs 14.3:1).
Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students) and Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students) alongside Lake Arbor Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lake Arbor Elementary compares
Lake Arbor Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 37% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.5% | ▲ 38% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 593 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
593
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 96% in Maryland - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$19,234
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 593 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 90.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.2%
White 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, Lake Arbor Elementary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince George's County Public Schools, which includes Lake Arbor Elementary.
$19,234
Per student
-6%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.8%
State 51.1%
Federal 12.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lake Arbor 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Arbor Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~593 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Arbor Elementary
How many students attend Lake Arbor Elementary?
Lake Arbor Elementary has 593 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mitchellville, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Arbor Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Arbor Elementary is 19.8:1, which is 37% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Arbor Elementary?
67.5% of students at Lake Arbor Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Arbor Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lake Arbor Elementary is African American at 90.2% of enrollment, in Mitchellville, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Arbor Elementary?
Lake Arbor Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lake Arbor Elementary rank among schools in Mitchellville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Arbor Elementary ranks #4 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.
Is Lake Arbor Elementary a good school?
Lake Arbor Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Maryland schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Lake Arbor 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.
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