- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-74 students YoY
Robert R. Gray Elementary shrank from 427 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (-17.3%).
Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-74 students YoY 240051001183 · Capital Heights, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 12.1:1 · 77.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Robert R. Gray Elementary shrank from 427 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (-17.3%). Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Robert R. Gray 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 375
Robert R. Gray Elementary
375 students
What this shows Robert R. Gray Elementary reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert R. Gray Elementary compares
Robert R. Gray Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,789
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 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.
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
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 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
- 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.
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 (~375 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 427 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), down 74.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.