- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Riverdale, MD
Templeton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Templeton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001171
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Templeton Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Riverdale · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 92.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Templeton Elementary has class sizes smaller than 88% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Templeton Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Riverdale, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001171 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Templeton Elementary held near 781 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.4 → 58.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 240051001171 · Riverdale, MD Other · MID · TRAD
646 enr · 10.9:1 · 92.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Templeton Elementary held near 781 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.4 → 58.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Templeton 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 646
Templeton Elementary
646 students
What this shows Templeton Elementary reports 646 students on the CCD universe file.
How Templeton Elementary compares
Templeton 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 25% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.5% | ▲ 89% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 646 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
646
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 12% in Maryland - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.5%
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 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.6%
Asian 26.5%
African American 13.5%
White 4.3%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Templeton Elementary 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 Templeton 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 Templeton 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 Riverdale
3 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 (~646 students)
Frequently asked questions about Templeton Elementary
How many students attend Templeton Elementary?
Templeton Elementary has 646 students enrolled. It is a public school in Riverdale, MD. CCD year-over-year: 799 (2022-23) → 781 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Templeton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Templeton Elementary is 10.9:1, which is 25% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 31% 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 Templeton Elementary?
92.5% of students at Templeton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Templeton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Templeton Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 54.6% of enrollment, in Riverdale, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Templeton Elementary?
Templeton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Templeton Elementary rank among schools in Riverdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Templeton Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Riverdale, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Riverdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Templeton 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.