- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Samuel Chase Elementary held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 240051001150 · Temple Hills, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 18.7:1 · 60.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Samuel Chase Elementary held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Samuel Chase 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 355
Samuel Chase Elementary
355 students
What this shows Samuel Chase Elementary reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Samuel Chase Elementary compares
Samuel Chase Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$19,789
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 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.
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
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 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
- 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
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 (~355 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 281 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.