- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Landover, MD
Thomas G. Pullen School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas G. Pullen School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240051001174
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas G. Pullen School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #3 of 12
- public schools in Landover · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 44.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas G. Pullen School has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas G. Pullen School ranks #3 of 12 public schools in Landover, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001174 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Thomas G. Pullen School held near 736 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.5 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 240051001174 · Landover, MD Elementary · MID · TRAD
740 enr · 14:1 · 44.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Thomas G. Pullen School held near 736 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.5 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Thomas G. Pullen School 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 740
Thomas G. Pullen School
740 students
What this shows Thomas G. Pullen School reports 740 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas G. Pullen School compares
Thomas G. Pullen School 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▼ 9% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 740 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
740
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 44% in Maryland - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 80.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
White 3.8%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, Thomas G. Pullen School is less 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 Thomas G. Pullen School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas G. Pullen School'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 elementary schools in Landover
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~740 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas G. Pullen School
How many students attend Thomas G. Pullen School?
Thomas G. Pullen School has 740 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Landover, MD. CCD year-over-year: 735 (2022-23) → 736 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas G. Pullen School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas G. Pullen School is 14:1, which is 3% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 11% 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 Thomas G. Pullen School?
44.6% of students at Thomas G. Pullen School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas G. Pullen School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas G. Pullen School is African American at 80.8% of enrollment, in Landover, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas G. Pullen School?
Thomas G. Pullen School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Thomas G. Pullen School rank among public schools in Landover?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas G. Pullen School ranks #3 of 12 public schools in Landover, 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 Landover on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Thomas G. Pullen School, 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.