- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Upper Marlboro, MD
Phyllis E. Williams Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Phyllis E. Williams Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240051001130
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phyllis E. Williams Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Maryland schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Upper Marlboro · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Phyllis E. Williams Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Phyllis E. Williams Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Upper Marlboro, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001130 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Phyllis E. Williams Elementary held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 240051001130 · Upper Marlboro, MD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
326 enr · 12.5:1 · 30.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Phyllis E. Williams Elementary held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Phyllis E. Williams 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 326
Phyllis E. Williams Elementary
326 students
What this shows Phyllis E. Williams Elementary reports 326 students on the CCD universe file.
How Phyllis E. Williams Elementary compares
Phyllis E. Williams 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▼ 38% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in Maryland - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 326 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 73.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
Two or More 3.7%
White 2.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Phyllis E. Williams 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 Phyllis E. Williams 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Phyllis E. Williams 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 elementary schools in Upper Marlboro
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Melwood Elementary
Standard public school
531 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Perrywood Elementary
Standard public school
529 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Imagine Foundations at Leeland Pcs
Standard public school
480 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Mattaponi Elementary
Standard public school
391 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~326 students)
Frequently asked questions about Phyllis E. Williams Elementary
How many students attend Phyllis E. Williams Elementary?
Phyllis E. Williams Elementary has 326 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Upper Marlboro, MD. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 349 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phyllis E. Williams Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Phyllis E. Williams Elementary is 12.5:1, which is 14% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 20% 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 Phyllis E. Williams Elementary?
30.5% of students at Phyllis E. Williams Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phyllis E. Williams Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Phyllis E. Williams Elementary is African American at 73.6% of enrollment, in Upper Marlboro, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phyllis E. Williams Elementary?
Phyllis E. Williams Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Phyllis E. Williams Elementary rank among elementary schools in Upper Marlboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Phyllis E. Williams Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Upper Marlboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Phyllis E. Williams 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.