- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greenbelt, MD
Springhill Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Springhill Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001160
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springhill Lake Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Greenbelt · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 91.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Springhill Lake Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springhill Lake Elementary ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Greenbelt, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001160 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Springhill Lake Elementary held near 757 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 61.5 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 240051001160 · Greenbelt, MD Other · MID · TRAD
804 enr · 13.2:1 · 91.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Springhill Lake Elementary held near 757 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 61.5 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Springhill Lake 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 804
Springhill Lake Elementary
804 students
What this shows Springhill Lake Elementary reports 804 students on the CCD universe file.
How Springhill Lake Elementary compares
Springhill Lake 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.3% | ▲ 86% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 804 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
804
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in Maryland - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.4%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.7%
African American 39.7%
White 3.1%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Springhill Lake 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 Springhill Lake Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Lower 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 Springhill Lake 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 Greenbelt
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~804 students)
Frequently asked questions about Springhill Lake Elementary
How many students attend Springhill Lake Elementary?
Springhill Lake Elementary has 804 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greenbelt, MD. CCD year-over-year: 790 (2022-23) → 757 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springhill Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Springhill Lake Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 9% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 16% 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 Springhill Lake Elementary?
91.3% of students at Springhill Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springhill Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Springhill Lake Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment, in Greenbelt, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springhill Lake Elementary?
Springhill Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Springhill Lake Elementary rank among public schools in Greenbelt?
By Resource Investment Index, Springhill Lake Elementary ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Greenbelt, 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 Greenbelt on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Springhill Lake 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.