- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Riverdale, MD
Parkdale High
Federal NCES profile for Parkdale High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240051001126
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkdale High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Riverdale · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 72.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkdale High has class sizes larger than 76% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkdale High ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Riverdale, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001126 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Parkdale High held near 2,571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 157.0 → 151.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 240051001126 · Riverdale, MD High · LARGE · TRAD
2,588 enr · 16.5:1 · 72.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Parkdale High held near 2,571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 157.0 → 151.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Parkdale High 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
- This school
Parkdale High
2,588 students
- Bowie High
Bowie High
2,580 students
- Eleanor Roosev
Eleanor Roosevelt High
2,544 students
- Duval High
Duval High
2,522 students
What this shows Parkdale High reports 2,588 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkdale High compares
Parkdale 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.2% | ▲ 47% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,588 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,588
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in Maryland - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 162 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.3%
African American 22.9%
Asian 3.9%
White 3.2%
Two or More 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, Parkdale High is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
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 Parkdale High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Duval High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkdale High'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
- 2,580
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,544
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,522
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~2,588 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Parkdale High
How many students attend Parkdale High?
Parkdale High has 2,588 students enrolled. It is a high school in Riverdale, MD. CCD year-over-year: 2,561 (2022-23) → 2,571 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkdale High?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkdale High is 16.5:1, which is 14% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parkdale High?
72.2% of students at Parkdale High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkdale High?
The largest demographic group at Parkdale High is Hispanic or Latino at 69.3% of enrollment, in Riverdale, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkdale High?
Parkdale High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Parkdale High rank among public schools in Riverdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkdale High ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Riverdale, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Riverdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Parkdale High, Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students), Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students), and Bowie High (2,580 students). See the Prince George's County Public Schools district page for the complete list.