- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beltsville, MD
Vansville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Vansville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001660
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vansville Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Beltsville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 59.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Vansville Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vansville Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Beltsville, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001660 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Vansville Elementary grew from 635 students in 2022-23 to 669 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.6 → 40.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 240051001660 · Beltsville, MD Other · MID · TRAD
677 enr · 15.4:1 · 59.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Vansville Elementary grew from 635 students in 2022-23 to 669 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 44.6 → 40.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Vansville 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 677
Vansville Elementary
677 students
What this shows Vansville Elementary reports 677 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vansville Elementary compares
Vansville 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.1% | ▲ 21% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 677 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
677
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 63% in Maryland - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.2%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 677 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 53.2%
Hispanic or Latino 31.9%
Asian 6.8%
White 4.6%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Vansville 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 Vansville 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vansville 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 Beltsville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Beltsville Academy
Standard public school
1,113 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Calverton Elementary
Standard public school
767 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Frances Fuchs Early Childhood Center
Special-education school
364 students 8.5:1 students per teacher
James E. Duckworth Regional Center
Special-education school
99 students 5.2:1 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 (~677 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vansville Elementary
How many students attend Vansville Elementary?
Vansville Elementary has 677 students enrolled. It is a public school in Beltsville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 635 (2022-23) → 669 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vansville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Vansville Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 6% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vansville Elementary?
59.1% of students at Vansville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vansville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Vansville Elementary is African American at 53.2% of enrollment, in Beltsville, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vansville Elementary?
Vansville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Vansville Elementary rank among schools in Beltsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Vansville Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Beltsville, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Beltsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Vansville 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.