Enrollment
375
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Capital Heights, MD
Robert R. Gray Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Robert R. Gray Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001183
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert R. Gray Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Maryland schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Capital Heights · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 77.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert R. Gray Elementary has class sizes smaller than 81% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert R. Gray Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Capital Heights, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001183 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.3%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert R. Gray Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert R. Gray Elementary
Robert R. Gray Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Capital Heights, Maryland, enrolling 375 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 77.3% of students qualify for free meals, 58% above the Maryland average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 375 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 220 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #117.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and African American (46%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 375 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Capital Heights's public schools, it stands alongside Bradbury Heights Elementary (354 students): Robert R. Gray Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.1:1 vs 10.1:1).
Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students) and Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students) alongside Robert R. Gray Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Robert R. Gray Elementary compares
Robert R. Gray Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.3% | ▲ 58% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.3%
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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 19% in Maryland - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.7%
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
$19,234
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.4%
African American 45.6%
White 5.6%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Robert R. Gray Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince George's County Public Schools, which includes Robert R. Gray Elementary.
$19,234
Per student
-6%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.8%
State 51.1%
Federal 12.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Robert R. Gray 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 R. Gray Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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 Capital Heights
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~375 students)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Robert R. Gray Elementary's federal record.
- Compare Robert R. Gray Elementary against another school. Compare schools
- Prince George's County Public Schools's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
Frequently asked questions about Robert R. Gray Elementary
How many students attend Robert R. Gray Elementary?
Robert R. Gray Elementary has 375 students enrolled. It is a public school in Capital Heights, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert R. Gray Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert R. Gray Elementary is 12.1:1, which is 17% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 23% 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 R. Gray Elementary?
77.3% of students at Robert R. Gray Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert R. Gray Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Robert R. Gray Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 46.4% of enrollment, in Capital Heights, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert R. Gray Elementary?
Robert R. Gray Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Robert R. Gray Elementary rank among schools in Capital Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert R. Gray Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Capital Heights, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Capital Heights on the city page.
Is Robert R. Gray Elementary a good school?
Robert R. Gray Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Maryland schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Robert R. Gray 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.
Related tools
Compare schools
Side-by-side comparison tool
Schools in Maryland
All public schools in Maryland
Prince George's County Public Schools
All schools in this district
Schools in Capital Heights
All schools in this city
School districts
Ranked by enrollment & spending
Rankings
Best schools by state & type
Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. Each school's figures reflect its most recent NCES/CRDC submission on file. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.