- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lanham, MD
Thomas Johnson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Johnson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240051001175
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Johnson Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Lanham · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 70.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Johnson Middle has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Johnson Middle ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Lanham, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001175 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Thomas Johnson Middle held near 1,239 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 80.0 → 74.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 240051001175 · Lanham, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
1,180 enr · 14.8:1 · 70.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Thomas Johnson Middle held near 1,239 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 80.0 → 74.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Thomas Johnson 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 1,180
Thomas Johnson Middle
1,180 students
What this shows Thomas Johnson Middle reports 1,180 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Johnson Middle compares
Thomas Johnson 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.7% | ▲ 44% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,180 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,180
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 55% in Maryland - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.4%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 116 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.3%
African American 43.4%
Asian 3.7%
White 1.5%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Thomas Johnson 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 Thomas Johnson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Similar 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 Thomas Johnson 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
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 (~1,180 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Johnson Middle
How many students attend Thomas Johnson Middle?
Thomas Johnson Middle has 1,180 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lanham, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,274 (2022-23) → 1,239 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Johnson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Johnson Middle is 14.8:1, which is 2% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas Johnson Middle?
70.7% of students at Thomas Johnson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Johnson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Johnson Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 50.3% of enrollment, in Lanham, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Johnson Middle?
Thomas Johnson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Thomas Johnson Middle rank among public schools in Lanham?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Johnson Middle ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Lanham, 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 Lanham on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Thomas Johnson 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.