- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hyattsville, MD
University Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for University Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001178
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University Park Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Maryland schools.
- #4 of 9
- schools in Hyattsville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 47.6%
- free-lunch eligible
University Park Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University Park Elementary ranks #4 of 9 schools in Hyattsville, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001178 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+98 students YoY
University Park Elementary grew from 437 students in 2022-23 to 535 in 2023-24 (+22.4%).
Teacher FTE added 32.6 → 38.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+98 students YoY 240051001178 · Hyattsville, MD Other · MID · TRAD
538 enr · 16.8:1 · 47.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
University Park Elementary grew from 437 students in 2022-23 to 535 in 2023-24 (+22.4%). Teacher FTE added 32.6 → 38.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
University Park 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 538
University Park Elementary
538 students
What this shows University Park Elementary reports 538 students on the CCD universe file.
How University Park Elementary compares
University Park Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.6% | ▼ 3% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 538 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
538
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in Maryland - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 538 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.9%
African American 22.1%
White 20.6%
Asian 4.5%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, University Park 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 University Park Elementary 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 | Similar 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 University Park 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 Hyattsville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
697 students 12:1 students per teacher
Edward M. Felegy Es
Standard public school
641 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Ridgecrest Elementary
Standard public school
631 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Rosa L. Parks Elementary
Standard public school
607 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Lewisdale Elementary
Standard public school
533 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Hyattsville Elementary
Standard public school
422 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~538 students)
Frequently asked questions about University Park Elementary
How many students attend University Park Elementary?
University Park Elementary has 538 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hyattsville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 535 (2023-24), up 98.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at University Park Elementary is 16.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at University Park Elementary?
47.6% of students at University Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at University Park Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment, in Hyattsville, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University Park Elementary?
University Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 University Park Elementary rank among schools in Hyattsville?
By Resource Investment Index, University Park Elementary ranks #4 of 9 schools in Hyattsville, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hyattsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides University Park 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.