- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Temple Hills, MD
Overlook Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Overlook Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001119
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Overlook Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Maryland schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Temple Hills · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Overlook Elementary has class sizes smaller than 91% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Overlook Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Temple Hills, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001119 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Overlook Elementary shrank from 328 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 240051001119 · Temple Hills, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
255 enr · 10.6:1 · 36.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Overlook Elementary shrank from 328 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Overlook 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 255
Overlook Elementary
255 students
What this shows Overlook Elementary reports 255 students on the CCD universe file.
How Overlook Elementary compares
Overlook 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 26% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 9% in Maryland - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.3%
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 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 80.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
White 3.1%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.9, Overlook 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 Overlook 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Overlook 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 Temple Hills
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Panorama Elementary
Standard public school
554 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Hillcrest Heights Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Allenwood Elementary
Standard public school
371 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Samuel Chase Elementary
Standard public school
355 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~255 students)
Frequently asked questions about Overlook Elementary
How many students attend Overlook Elementary?
Overlook Elementary has 255 students enrolled. It is a public school in Temple Hills, MD. CCD year-over-year: 328 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Overlook Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Overlook Elementary is 10.6:1, which is 27% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 32% 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 Overlook Elementary?
36.3% of students at Overlook Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Overlook Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Overlook Elementary is African American at 80.0% of enrollment, in Temple Hills, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Overlook Elementary?
Overlook Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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).
How does Overlook Elementary rank among schools in Temple Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Overlook Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Temple Hills, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Temple Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Overlook 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.