- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · La Plata, MD
Mary H. Matula Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mary H. Matula Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240027000141
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary H. Matula Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in La Plata · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 31.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary H. Matula Elementary School has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary H. Matula Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in La Plata, MD.
School address
District: Charles County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240027000141 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Mary H. Matula Elementary School held near 578 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 41.1 → 41.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 240027000141 · La Plata, MD Other · MID · TRAD
610 enr · 14.9:1 · 31.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: North Point High School (1,960 students)
Mary H. Matula Elementary School held near 578 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE held 41.1 → 41.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Mary H. Matula Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Point Hi
North Point High School
1,960 students
- St. Charles Hi
St. Charles High School
1,617 students
- Thomas Stone H
Thomas Stone High School
1,230 students
- La Plata High
La Plata High School
1,217 students
- Westlake High
Westlake High School
1,216 students
- This school 610
Mary H. Matula Elementary School
610 students
What this shows Mary H. Matula Elementary School reports 610 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary H. Matula Elementary School compares
Mary H. Matula Elementary School 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.8% | ▼ 35% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 610 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
610
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 56% in Maryland - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$17,415
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 610 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 42.6%
White 29.7%
Two or More 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Asian 4.1%
Largest group: African American at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Mary H. Matula Elementary School is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charles County Public Schools reports $17,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mary H. Matula Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Point High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Charles High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Stone High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Plata High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westlake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary H. Matula Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,617
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,230
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,217
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in La Plata
1 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 (~610 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mary H. Matula Elementary School
How many students attend Mary H. Matula Elementary School?
Mary H. Matula Elementary School has 610 students enrolled. It is a public school in La Plata, MD. CCD year-over-year: 551 (2022-23) → 578 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary H. Matula Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary H. Matula Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 3% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mary H. Matula Elementary School?
31.8% of students at Mary H. Matula Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary H. Matula Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mary H. Matula Elementary School is African American at 42.6% of enrollment, in La Plata, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary H. Matula Elementary School?
Mary H. Matula Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Mary H. Matula Elementary School rank among public schools in La Plata?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary H. Matula Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in La Plata, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Charles County Public Schools?
Besides Mary H. Matula Elementary School, Charles County Public Schools also operates North Point High School (1,960 students), St. Charles High School (1,617 students), and Thomas Stone High School (1,230 students). See the Charles County Public Schools district page for the complete list.