- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clinton, MD
Waldon Woods Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Waldon Woods Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001180
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waldon Woods Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Maryland schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 64.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Waldon Woods Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waldon Woods Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Clinton, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001180 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Waldon Woods Elementary grew from 529 students in 2022-23 to 566 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 32.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 240051001180 · Clinton, MD Other · MID · TRAD
523 enr · 19.4:1 · 64.1% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Waldon Woods Elementary grew from 529 students in 2022-23 to 566 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 32.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Waldon Woods 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 523
Waldon Woods Elementary
523 students
What this shows Waldon Woods Elementary reports 523 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waldon Woods Elementary compares
Waldon Woods 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 34% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.1% | ▲ 31% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 95% in Maryland - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.6%
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 523 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 68.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
Two or More 2.9%
White 1.5%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Waldon Woods Elementary 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 Waldon Woods Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waldon Woods 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 Clinton
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 (~523 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waldon Woods Elementary
How many students attend Waldon Woods Elementary?
Waldon Woods Elementary has 523 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clinton, MD. CCD year-over-year: 529 (2022-23) → 566 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waldon Woods Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Waldon Woods Elementary is 19.4:1, which is 34% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waldon Woods Elementary?
64.1% of students at Waldon Woods Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waldon Woods Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Waldon Woods Elementary is African American at 68.5% of enrollment, in Clinton, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waldon Woods Elementary?
Waldon Woods Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Waldon Woods Elementary rank among schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Waldon Woods Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Clinton, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clinton on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Waldon Woods 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.