Enrollment
355
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Temple Hills, MD
Samuel Chase Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Samuel Chase Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001150
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Samuel Chase Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Temple Hills · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 60.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Samuel Chase Elementary has class sizes larger than 93% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Samuel Chase Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Temple Hills, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.1%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Samuel Chase Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Samuel Chase Elementary
Samuel Chase Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Temple Hills, Maryland, enrolling 355 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.7:1 is larger than about 93% of Maryland schools and 29% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 355 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 233 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #134.
Its student body is led by African American (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (45%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 355 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Temple Hills's public schools, it stands alongside Panorama Elementary (554 students): Samuel Chase Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.7:1 vs 13.8:1).
Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students) and Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students) alongside Samuel Chase 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 Samuel Chase Elementary compares
Samuel Chase 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.1% | ▲ 23% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 93% in Maryland - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.0%
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 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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 51.3%
Hispanic or Latino 44.8%
White 2.0%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Samuel Chase Elementary is about as mixed as 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 Samuel Chase 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 Samuel Chase Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Samuel Chase 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 Temple Hills
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Panorama Elementary
Standard public school
554 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Hillcrest Heights Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Allenwood Elementary
Standard public school
371 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Overlook Elementary
Standard public school
255 students 10.6:1 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 (~355 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Samuel Chase Elementary
How many students attend Samuel Chase Elementary?
Samuel Chase Elementary has 355 students enrolled. It is a public school in Temple Hills, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Samuel Chase Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Samuel Chase Elementary is 18.7:1, which is 29% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Samuel Chase Elementary?
60.1% of students at Samuel Chase Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Samuel Chase Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Samuel Chase Elementary is African American at 51.3% of enrollment, in Temple Hills, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Samuel Chase Elementary?
Samuel Chase Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Samuel Chase Elementary rank among schools in Temple Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Samuel Chase Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Temple Hills, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Temple Hills on the city page.
Is Samuel Chase Elementary a good school?
Samuel Chase Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 Samuel Chase 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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