- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Suitland, MD
William Beanes Elementary
Federal NCES profile for William Beanes Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001184
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Beanes Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Suitland · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 62.6%
- free-lunch eligible
William Beanes Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Beanes Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Suitland, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001184 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
William Beanes Elementary held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.3 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 240051001184 · Suitland, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 13.3:1 · 62.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
William Beanes Elementary held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.3 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
William Beanes 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 424
William Beanes Elementary
424 students
What this shows William Beanes Elementary reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Beanes Elementary compares
William Beanes Elementary 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.6% | ▲ 28% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 34% in Maryland - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.5%
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 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 63.4%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
White 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, William Beanes 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 William Beanes 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 | 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 William Beanes 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 Suitland
2 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 (~424 students)
Frequently asked questions about William Beanes Elementary
How many students attend William Beanes Elementary?
William Beanes Elementary has 424 students enrolled. It is a public school in Suitland, MD. CCD year-over-year: 382 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Beanes Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William Beanes Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 15% 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 William Beanes Elementary?
62.6% of students at William Beanes Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Beanes Elementary?
The largest demographic group at William Beanes Elementary is African American at 63.4% of enrollment, in Suitland, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Beanes Elementary?
William Beanes Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 William Beanes Elementary rank among schools in Suitland?
By Resource Investment Index, William Beanes Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Suitland, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides William Beanes 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.