- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Carrollton, MD
Robert Frost Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Robert Frost Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240051001142
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Frost Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Maryland schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in New Carrollton · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 77.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert Frost Elementary has class sizes smaller than 83% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Frost Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in New Carrollton, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001142 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Robert Frost Elementary grew from 268 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.2 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 240051001142 · New Carrollton, MD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
257 enr · 11.7:1 · 77.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Robert Frost Elementary grew from 268 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE lost 22.2 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Robert Frost 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 257
Robert Frost Elementary
257 students
What this shows Robert Frost Elementary reports 257 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert Frost Elementary compares
Robert Frost Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.2% | ▲ 58% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 17% in Maryland - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.2%
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 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.9%
African American 21.8%
White 7.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Robert Frost 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 Robert Frost 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 Robert Frost 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
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 (~257 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert Frost Elementary
How many students attend Robert Frost Elementary?
Robert Frost Elementary has 257 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Carrollton, MD. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Frost Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Frost Elementary is 11.7:1, which is 19% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 25% 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 Robert Frost Elementary?
77.2% of students at Robert Frost Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert Frost Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Robert Frost Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 68.9% of enrollment, in New Carrollton, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Frost Elementary?
Robert Frost Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Robert Frost Elementary rank among public schools in New Carrollton?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Frost Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in New Carrollton, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Robert Frost 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.