- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Burtonsville, MD
Paint Branch High
Federal NCES profile for Paint Branch High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240048000890
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paint Branch High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Burtonsville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 55.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Paint Branch High has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paint Branch High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Burtonsville, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000890 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Paint Branch High held near 2,115 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 130.4 → 134.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 240048000890 · Burtonsville, MD High · LARGE · TRAD
2,038 enr · 15.7:1 · 55.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Paint Branch High held near 2,115 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 130.4 → 134.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Paint Branch High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montgomery Bla
Montgomery Blair High
3,266 students
- Walter Johnson
Walter Johnson High
3,016 students
- Wheaton High
Wheaton High
2,794 students
- Gaithersburg H
Gaithersburg High
2,441 students
- Seneca Valley
Seneca Valley High
2,409 students
- This school
Paint Branch High
2,038 students
What this shows Paint Branch High reports 2,038 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paint Branch High compares
Paint Branch High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.2% | ▲ 13% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,038 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,038
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.2%
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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 66% in Maryland - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.7%
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
$19,456
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
Counselors8.5 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 58.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
Asian 9.4%
White 3.3%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Paint Branch High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery County Public Schools reports $19,456 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paint Branch High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walter Johnson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheaton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gaithersburg High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paint Branch High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,016
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,794
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,441
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 2,409
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide high 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 (~2,038 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paint Branch High
How many students attend Paint Branch High?
Paint Branch High has 2,038 students enrolled. It is a high school in Burtonsville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 2,135 (2022-23) → 2,115 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paint Branch High?
The student-teacher ratio at Paint Branch High is 15.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paint Branch High?
55.2% of students at Paint Branch High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paint Branch High?
The largest demographic group at Paint Branch High is African American at 58.0% of enrollment, in Burtonsville, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paint Branch High?
Paint Branch High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Paint Branch High rank among public schools in Burtonsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Paint Branch High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Burtonsville, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Paint Branch High, Montgomery County Public Schools also operates Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students), Walter Johnson High (3,016 students), and Wheaton High (2,794 students). See the Montgomery County Public Schools district page for the complete list.