- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bladensburg, MD
Rogers Heights Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rogers Heights Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001146
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rogers Heights Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Maryland schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Bladensburg · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 85.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Rogers Heights Elementary has class sizes smaller than 93% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rogers Heights Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Bladensburg, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001146 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Rogers Heights Elementary shrank from 686 students in 2022-23 to 633 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 240051001146 · Bladensburg, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
450 enr · 10:1 · 85.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Rogers Heights Elementary shrank from 686 students in 2022-23 to 633 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Rogers Heights 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 450
Rogers Heights Elementary
450 students
What this shows Rogers Heights Elementary reports 450 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rogers Heights Elementary compares
Rogers Heights 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 31% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.7% | ▲ 75% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 7% in Maryland - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.6%
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 450 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.4%
African American 4.9%
White 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.3, Rogers Heights 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 Rogers Heights Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Lower 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 Rogers Heights 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 (~450 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rogers Heights Elementary
How many students attend Rogers Heights Elementary?
Rogers Heights Elementary has 450 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bladensburg, MD. CCD year-over-year: 686 (2022-23) → 633 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rogers Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rogers Heights Elementary is 10:1, which is 31% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 36% 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 Rogers Heights Elementary?
85.7% of students at Rogers Heights Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rogers Heights Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rogers Heights Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 92.4% of enrollment, in Bladensburg, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rogers Heights Elementary?
Rogers Heights Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Rogers Heights Elementary rank among schools in Bladensburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Rogers Heights Elementary ranks #2 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 Rogers Heights 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.