- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Adelphi, MD
Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001257
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Maryland schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Adelphi · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 88.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary has class sizes smaller than 86% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Adelphi, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001257 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-202 students YoY
Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary shrank from 984 students in 2022-23 to 782 in 2023-24 (-20.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 65.2 → 56.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-202 students YoY 240051001257 · Adelphi, MD Other · MID · TRAD
734 enr · 11.3:1 · 88.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary shrank from 984 students in 2022-23 to 782 in 2023-24 (-20.5%). Teacher FTE lost 65.2 → 56.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Mary Harris Mother Jones 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 734
Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary
734 students
What this shows Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary reports 734 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary compares
Mary Harris Mother Jones 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.9% | ▲ 81% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 734 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
734
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 14% in Maryland - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.0%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 245 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: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.3%
African American 5.3%
Asian 1.2%
White 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.3, Mary Harris Mother Jones 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 Mary Harris Mother Jones 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 Mary Harris Mother Jones 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 Adelphi
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 (~734 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary
How many students attend Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary?
Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary has 734 students enrolled. It is a public school in Adelphi, MD. CCD year-over-year: 984 (2022-23) → 782 (2023-24), down 202.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary is 11.3:1, which is 22% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 28% 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 Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary?
88.9% of students at Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 91.3% of enrollment, in Adelphi, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary?
Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Harris Mother Jones Elementary rank among schools in Adelphi?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Adelphi, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Adelphi on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Mary Harris Mother Jones 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.