Enrollment
517
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Upper Marlboro, MD
Rosaryville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rosaryville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001182
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rosaryville Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Upper Marlboro · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 55.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Rosaryville Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rosaryville Elementary ranks #5 of 7 schools in Upper Marlboro, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001182 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.1%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rosaryville Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rosaryville Elementary
Rosaryville Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, enrolling 517 students.
At 14.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Maryland median, within a few percentage points of the 14.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.1% lands close to the Maryland typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 517 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 317 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #198.
Its student body is led by African American (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 517 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Upper Marlboro's public schools, it stands alongside Chesapeake Math and It South Public Charter (1,503 students): Rosaryville Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.8:1 vs 18.3:1).
Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students) and Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students) alongside Rosaryville 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 Rosaryville Elementary compares
Rosaryville 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▲ 12% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 517 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
517
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 55% in Maryland - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.8%
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 517 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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
African American 79.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
White 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Rosaryville 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 Rosaryville 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 Rosaryville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rosaryville 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 Upper Marlboro
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Chesapeake Math and It South Public Charter
Standard public school
1,503 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Barack Obama Elementary
Standard public school
629 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Kettering Elementary
Standard public school
415 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Arrowhead Elementary
Standard public school
378 students 14:1 students per teacher
Marlton Elementary
Standard public school
309 students 14:1 students per teacher
Patuxent Elementary
Standard public school
281 students 14.1:1 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 (~517 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rosaryville Elementary
How many students attend Rosaryville Elementary?
Rosaryville Elementary has 517 students enrolled. It is a public school in Upper Marlboro, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rosaryville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rosaryville Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 2% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rosaryville Elementary?
55.1% of students at Rosaryville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rosaryville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rosaryville Elementary is African American at 79.3% of enrollment, in Upper Marlboro, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rosaryville Elementary?
Rosaryville 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 Rosaryville Elementary rank among schools in Upper Marlboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Rosaryville Elementary ranks #5 of 7 schools in Upper Marlboro, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Upper Marlboro on the city page.
Is Rosaryville Elementary a good school?
Rosaryville Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. 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 Rosaryville 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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