Enrollment
607
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hyattsville, MD
Rosa L. Parks Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rosa L. Parks Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001573
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rosa L. Parks Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Maryland schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #8 of 9
- schools in Hyattsville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 83.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Rosa L. Parks Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rosa L. Parks Elementary ranks #8 of 9 schools in Hyattsville, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001573 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.1%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rosa L. Parks Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rosa L. Parks Elementary
Rosa L. Parks Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hyattsville, Maryland, enrolling 607 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 83.1% of students qualify for free meals, 70% above the Maryland average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 607 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maryland median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 178 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #97.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (87% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 607 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Hyattsville's public schools, it stands alongside Langley Park/Mccormick Elementary (697 students): Rosa L. Parks Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.6:1 vs 12:1).
Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students) and Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students) alongside Rosa L. Parks 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 Rosa L. Parks Elementary compares
Rosa L. Parks 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.1% | ▲ 70% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 607 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
607
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in Maryland - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.1%
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 607 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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 86.7%
African American 9.6%
Asian 1.3%
White 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Two or More 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.9, Rosa L. Parks Elementary is less 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 Rosa L. Parks 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 Rosa L. Parks 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 | 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 Rosa L. Parks 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 Hyattsville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Langley Park/Mccormick Elementary
Standard public school
697 students 12:1 students per teacher
Edward M. Felegy Es
Standard public school
641 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Ridgecrest Elementary
Standard public school
631 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
University Park Elementary
Standard public school
538 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Lewisdale Elementary
Standard public school
533 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Hyattsville Elementary
Standard public school
422 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~607 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Rosa L. Parks Elementary
How many students attend Rosa L. Parks Elementary?
Rosa L. Parks Elementary has 607 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hyattsville, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rosa L. Parks Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rosa L. Parks Elementary is 12.6:1, which is 13% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 20% 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 Rosa L. Parks Elementary?
83.1% of students at Rosa L. Parks Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rosa L. Parks Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rosa L. Parks Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 86.7% of enrollment, in Hyattsville, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rosa L. Parks Elementary?
Rosa L. Parks Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Rosa L. Parks Elementary rank among schools in Hyattsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Rosa L. Parks Elementary ranks #8 of 9 schools in Hyattsville, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hyattsville on the city page.
Is Rosa L. Parks Elementary a good school?
Rosa L. Parks Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Maryland schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Rosa L. Parks 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.
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