- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bowie, MD
Samuel Ogle Middle
Federal NCES profile for Samuel Ogle Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240051001152
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Samuel Ogle Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Maryland schools.
- #1 of 13
- public schools in Bowie · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Samuel Ogle Middle has class sizes larger than 89% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Samuel Ogle Middle ranks #1 of 13 public schools in Bowie, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001152 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Samuel Ogle Middle held near 783 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 240051001152 · Bowie, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
806 enr · 17.9:1 · 40.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Samuel Ogle Middle held near 783 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Samuel Ogle Middle 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 806
Samuel Ogle Middle
806 students
What this shows Samuel Ogle Middle reports 806 students on the CCD universe file.
How Samuel Ogle Middle compares
Samuel Ogle Middle 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 23% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▼ 18% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 806 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
806
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in Maryland - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 58.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
White 11.9%
Asian 4.1%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Samuel Ogle Middle is more 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 Samuel Ogle Middle 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Samuel Ogle Middle'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 middle schools in Bowie
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~806 students)
Frequently asked questions about Samuel Ogle Middle
How many students attend Samuel Ogle Middle?
Samuel Ogle Middle has 806 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bowie, MD. CCD year-over-year: 795 (2022-23) → 783 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Samuel Ogle Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Samuel Ogle Middle is 17.9:1, which is 23% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Samuel Ogle Middle?
40.4% of students at Samuel Ogle Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Samuel Ogle Middle?
The largest demographic group at Samuel Ogle Middle is African American at 58.7% of enrollment, in Bowie, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Samuel Ogle Middle?
Samuel Ogle Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Ogle Middle rank among public schools in Bowie?
By Resource Investment Index, Samuel Ogle Middle ranks #1 of 13 public schools in Bowie, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bowie on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Samuel Ogle Middle, 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.