- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Upper Marlboro, MD
Melwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Melwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240051001106
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Melwood Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Maryland schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Upper Marlboro · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Melwood Elementary has class sizes larger than 91% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Melwood Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Upper Marlboro, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Melwood Elementary grew from 450 students in 2022-23 to 501 in 2023-24 (+11.3%).
Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 37.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+51 students YoY 240051001106 · Upper Marlboro, MD Elementary · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 18.3:1 · 55.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Melwood Elementary grew from 450 students in 2022-23 to 501 in 2023-24 (+11.3%). Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 37.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Melwood 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 531
Melwood Elementary
531 students
What this shows Melwood Elementary reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How Melwood Elementary compares
Melwood Elementary is a growing 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▲ 13% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Maryland - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$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 531 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 61.6%
Hispanic or Latino 31.3%
White 3.0%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Melwood Elementary is about as mixed as 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 Melwood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Melwood 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.
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
Mattaponi Elementary
Standard public school
391 students 16.3:1 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 (~531 students)
Frequently asked questions about Melwood Elementary
How many students attend Melwood Elementary?
Melwood Elementary has 531 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Upper Marlboro, MD. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 501 (2023-24), up 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Melwood Elementary is 18.3:1, which is 26% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Melwood Elementary?
55.3% of students at Melwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Melwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Melwood Elementary is African American at 61.6% of enrollment, in Upper Marlboro, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Melwood Elementary?
Melwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Melwood Elementary rank among elementary schools in Upper Marlboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Melwood Elementary ranks #5 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 Melwood 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.