- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Forestville, MD
Longfields Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Longfields Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001094
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Longfields Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Maryland schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Forestville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 86.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Longfields Elementary has class sizes smaller than 94% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Longfields Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Forestville, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001094 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Longfields Elementary shrank from 295 students in 2022-23 to 264 in 2023-24 (-10.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 240051001094 · Forestville, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
256 enr · 9.8:1 · 86.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Longfields Elementary shrank from 295 students in 2022-23 to 264 in 2023-24 (-10.5%). Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Longfields 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 256
Longfields Elementary
256 students
What this shows Longfields Elementary reports 256 students on the CCD universe file.
How Longfields Elementary compares
Longfields Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 32% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.1% | ▲ 76% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 6% in Maryland - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.5%
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 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 64.5%
Hispanic or Latino 32.8%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Longfields 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 Longfields Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Lower 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 Longfields 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 Forestville
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 (~256 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Longfields Elementary
How many students attend Longfields Elementary?
Longfields Elementary has 256 students enrolled. It is a public school in Forestville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 264 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longfields Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Longfields Elementary is 9.8:1, which is 32% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 38% 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 Longfields Elementary?
86.1% of students at Longfields Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Longfields Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Longfields Elementary is African American at 64.5% of enrollment, in Forestville, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longfields Elementary?
Longfields Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Longfields Elementary rank among schools in Forestville?
By Resource Investment Index, Longfields Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Forestville, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Forestville on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Longfields 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.