- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Upper Marlboro, MD
Mattaponi Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mattaponi Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240051001103
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mattaponi Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Maryland schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Upper Marlboro · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mattaponi Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mattaponi Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Upper Marlboro, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001103 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Mattaponi Elementary held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.6 → 24.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 240051001103 · Upper Marlboro, MD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
391 enr · 16.3:1 · 44.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Mattaponi Elementary held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.6 → 24.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Mattaponi 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 391
Mattaponi Elementary
391 students
What this shows Mattaponi Elementary reports 391 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mattaponi Elementary compares
Mattaponi 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 9% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 74% in Maryland - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.7%
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 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 83.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 3.3%
White 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.9, Mattaponi 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 Mattaponi Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mattaponi 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 elementary schools in Upper Marlboro
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Melwood Elementary
Standard public school
531 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Perrywood Elementary
Standard public school
529 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Imagine Foundations at Leeland Pcs
Standard public school
480 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Phyllis E. Williams Elementary
Standard public school
326 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~391 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mattaponi Elementary
How many students attend Mattaponi Elementary?
Mattaponi Elementary has 391 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Upper Marlboro, MD. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mattaponi Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mattaponi Elementary is 16.3:1, which is 12% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mattaponi Elementary?
44.4% of students at Mattaponi Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mattaponi Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mattaponi Elementary is African American at 83.1% of enrollment, in Upper Marlboro, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mattaponi Elementary?
Mattaponi Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Mattaponi Elementary rank among elementary schools in Upper Marlboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Mattaponi Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Upper Marlboro, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Upper Marlboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Mattaponi 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.