- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Forestville, MD
North Forestville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Forestville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001113
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Forestville Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Forestville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 76.1%
- free-lunch eligible
North Forestville Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Forestville Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Forestville, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001113 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
North Forestville Elementary shrank from 284 students in 2022-23 to 257 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.2 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 240051001113 · Forestville, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
271 enr · 12.3:1 · 76.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
North Forestville Elementary shrank from 284 students in 2022-23 to 257 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE lost 22.2 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
North Forestville 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 271
North Forestville Elementary
271 students
What this shows North Forestville Elementary reports 271 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Forestville Elementary compares
North Forestville 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.1% | ▲ 55% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 21% in Maryland - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.3%
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 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.2%
African American 42.4%
White 1.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, North Forestville 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 North Forestville 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 North Forestville 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 Forestville
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 (~271 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Forestville Elementary
How many students attend North Forestville Elementary?
North Forestville Elementary has 271 students enrolled. It is a public school in Forestville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 257 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Forestville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Forestville Elementary is 12.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 22% 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 North Forestville Elementary?
76.1% of students at North Forestville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Forestville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Forestville Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 54.2% of enrollment, in Forestville, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Forestville Elementary?
North Forestville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 North Forestville Elementary rank among schools in Forestville?
By Resource Investment Index, North Forestville Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Forestville, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Forestville on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides North Forestville 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.