- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Lake Arbor Elementary held near 555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 35.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 240051001217 · Mitchellville, MD Other · MID · TRAD
593 enr · 19.8:1 · 67.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Lake Arbor Elementary held near 555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 35.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Lake Arbor 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 593
Lake Arbor Elementary
593 students
What this shows Lake Arbor Elementary reports 593 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Arbor Elementary compares
Lake Arbor 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,789
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 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.
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
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 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
- 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 (~593 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 545 (2022-23) → 555 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.