- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mt Rainier, MD
Mt Rainier Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mt Rainier Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001110
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt Rainier Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 73.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 311
- students enrolled
Mt Rainier Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001110 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Mt Rainier Elementary shrank from 328 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (-13.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 240051001110 · Mt Rainier, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 14.1:1 · 73.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Mt Rainier Elementary shrank from 328 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (-13.1%). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Mt Rainier 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 311
Mt Rainier Elementary
311 students
What this shows Mt Rainier Elementary reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt Rainier Elementary compares
Mt Rainier 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.8% | ▲ 51% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 45% in Maryland - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 311 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: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.8%
African American 24.1%
White 13.2%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Mt Rainier Elementary is more 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 Mt Rainier Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Similar 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 Mt Rainier 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 Mt Rainier
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 (~311 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mt Rainier Elementary
How many students attend Mt Rainier Elementary?
Mt Rainier Elementary has 311 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mt Rainier, MD. CCD year-over-year: 328 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Rainier Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt Rainier Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 10% 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 Mt Rainier Elementary?
73.8% of students at Mt Rainier Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt Rainier Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mt Rainier Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 60.8% of enrollment, in Mt Rainier, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt Rainier Elementary?
Mt Rainier 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).
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Mt Rainier 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.