- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bowie, MD
Pointer Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pointer Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240051001131
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pointer Ridge Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Maryland schools.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Bowie · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.5:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pointer Ridge Elementary has class sizes larger than 99% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pointer Ridge Elementary ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Bowie, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001131 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Pointer Ridge Elementary held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 240051001131 · Bowie, MD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 24.5:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Pointer Ridge Elementary held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Pointer Ridge 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 416
Pointer Ridge Elementary
416 students
What this shows Pointer Ridge Elementary reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pointer Ridge Elementary compares
Pointer Ridge 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 | 24.5:1 | ▲ 69% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▲ 6% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 69% above state mean
Top 99% in Maryland - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 71.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
White 4.1%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Pointer Ridge 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 Pointer Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pointer Ridge 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 Bowie
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Whitehall Elementary
Standard public school
485 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Tulip Grove Elementary
Standard public school
477 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Yorktown Elementary
Standard public school
396 students 18:1 students per teacher
High Bridge Elementary
Standard public school
394 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Kenilworth Elementary
Standard public school
364 students 13:1 students per teacher
Heather Hills Elementary
Standard public school
361 students 18.1:1 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 (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pointer Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Pointer Ridge Elementary?
Pointer Ridge Elementary has 416 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bowie, MD. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pointer Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pointer Ridge Elementary is 24.5:1, which is 69% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pointer Ridge Elementary?
51.9% of students at Pointer Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pointer Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pointer Ridge Elementary is African American at 71.6% of enrollment, in Bowie, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pointer Ridge Elementary?
Pointer Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Pointer Ridge Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bowie?
By Resource Investment Index, Pointer Ridge Elementary ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Bowie, 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 Bowie on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Pointer Ridge 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.