- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bladensburg, MD
Port Towns Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Port Towns Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001368
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Port Towns Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Maryland schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Bladensburg · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 81.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Port Towns Elementary has class sizes smaller than 82% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Port Towns Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Bladensburg, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001368 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Port Towns Elementary held near 913 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.5 → 58.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-42 students YoY 240051001368 · Bladensburg, MD Other · MID · TRAD
747 enr · 11.9:1 · 81.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Port Towns Elementary held near 913 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.5 → 58.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Port Towns 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 747
Port Towns Elementary
747 students
What this shows Port Towns Elementary reports 747 students on the CCD universe file.
How Port Towns Elementary compares
Port Towns 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.2% | ▲ 66% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 747 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
747
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 18% in Maryland - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.5%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.5%
African American 25.3%
White 2.1%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Port Towns 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 Port Towns Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Port Towns 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 Bladensburg
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~747 students)
Frequently asked questions about Port Towns Elementary
How many students attend Port Towns Elementary?
Port Towns Elementary has 747 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bladensburg, MD. CCD year-over-year: 955 (2022-23) → 913 (2023-24), nearly flat (-42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Towns Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Towns Elementary is 11.9:1, which is 18% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 24% 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 Port Towns Elementary?
81.2% of students at Port Towns Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Port Towns Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Port Towns Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 70.5% of enrollment, in Bladensburg, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Port Towns Elementary?
Port Towns Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Port Towns Elementary rank among schools in Bladensburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Port Towns Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Bladensburg, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bladensburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Port Towns 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.