- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Upper Marlboro, MD
Patuxent Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Patuxent Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001129
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patuxent Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Upper Marlboro · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Patuxent Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patuxent Elementary ranks #1 of 7 schools in Upper Marlboro, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001129 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Patuxent Elementary held near 284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.7 → 19.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 240051001129 · Upper Marlboro, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 14.1:1 · 50.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Patuxent Elementary held near 284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.7 → 19.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Patuxent 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 281
Patuxent Elementary
281 students
What this shows Patuxent Elementary reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How Patuxent Elementary compares
Patuxent Elementary 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▲ 4% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 45% in Maryland - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.0%
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 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 82.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 1.8%
White 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.9, Patuxent 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 Patuxent 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 | Similar 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Patuxent 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 Upper Marlboro
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
629 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Rosaryville Elementary
Standard public school
517 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Kettering Elementary
Standard public school
415 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Arrowhead Elementary
Standard public school
378 students 14:1 students per teacher
Marlton Elementary
Standard public school
309 students 14:1 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 (~281 students)
Frequently asked questions about Patuxent Elementary
How many students attend Patuxent Elementary?
Patuxent Elementary has 281 students enrolled. It is a public school in Upper Marlboro, MD. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patuxent Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Patuxent Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 10% 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 Patuxent Elementary?
50.9% of students at Patuxent Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patuxent Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Patuxent Elementary is African American at 82.6% of enrollment, in Upper Marlboro, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patuxent Elementary?
Patuxent Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Patuxent Elementary rank among schools in Upper Marlboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Patuxent Elementary ranks #1 of 7 schools in Upper Marlboro, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Upper Marlboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Patuxent 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.