Enrollment
483
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laurel, MD
Oaklands Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oaklands Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001117
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oaklands Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Maryland schools.
- #8 of 12
- schools in Laurel · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 80.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Oaklands Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oaklands Elementary ranks #8 of 12 schools in Laurel, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001117 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.8%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oaklands Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oaklands Elementary
Oaklands Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Laurel, Maryland, enrolling 483 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 80.8% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Maryland average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 483 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maryland median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 199 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #129.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and African American (32%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 483 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Laurel's public schools, it stands alongside Chesapeake Math and It Public Charter (1,681 students): Oaklands Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.7:1 vs 18.5:1).
Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students) and Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students) alongside Oaklands Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Oaklands Elementary compares
Oaklands Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.8% | ▲ 65% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in Maryland - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$19,234
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.5%
African American 31.7%
Asian 3.1%
White 2.5%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Oaklands Elementary is about as mixed as the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince George's County Public Schools, which includes Oaklands Elementary.
$19,234
Per student
-6%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.8%
State 51.1%
Federal 12.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Oaklands 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 | Similar 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 Oaklands Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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 Laurel
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Chesapeake Math and It Public Charter
Standard public school
1,681 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Gorman Crossing Elementary
Standard public school
750 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Forest Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
659 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Laurel Woods Elementary
Standard public school
625 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Scotchtown Hills Elementary
Standard public school
589 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Montpelier Elementary
Standard public school
573 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~483 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Oaklands Elementary
How many students attend Oaklands Elementary?
Oaklands Elementary has 483 students enrolled. It is a public school in Laurel, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oaklands Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oaklands Elementary is 16.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oaklands Elementary?
80.8% of students at Oaklands Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oaklands Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oaklands Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 61.5% of enrollment, in Laurel, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oaklands Elementary?
Oaklands Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oaklands Elementary rank among schools in Laurel?
By Resource Investment Index, Oaklands Elementary ranks #8 of 12 schools in Laurel, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Laurel on the city page.
Is Oaklands Elementary a good school?
Oaklands Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Maryland schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Oaklands 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.
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