- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Landover, MD
William Paca Elementary
Federal NCES profile for William Paca Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051000729
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Paca Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Maryland schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Landover · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 88.4%
- free-lunch eligible
William Paca Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Paca Elementary ranks #5 of 7 schools in Landover, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051000729 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
William Paca Elementary held near 574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.8 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 240051000729 · Landover, MD Other · MID · TRAD
563 enr · 16.1:1 · 88.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
William Paca Elementary held near 574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.8 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
William Paca 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 563
William Paca Elementary
563 students
What this shows William Paca Elementary reports 563 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Paca Elementary compares
William Paca 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.4% | ▲ 80% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 71% in Maryland - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.0%
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 563 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 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
African American 41.6%
Hispanic or Latino 38.9%
Asian 12.4%
White 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Two or More 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, William Paca 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 William Paca Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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 Paca 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 Landover
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Cora L. Rice Elementary
Standard public school
516 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Dodge Park Elementary
Standard public school
494 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Columbia Park Elementary
Standard public school
429 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Judith P. Hoyer Montessori
Standard public school
361 students 15:1 students per teacher
Kenmoor Early Childhood Center
Special-education school
240 students 8:1 students per teacher
Highland Park Elementary
Standard public school
210 students 12.4:1 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 (~563 students)
Frequently asked questions about William Paca Elementary
How many students attend William Paca Elementary?
William Paca Elementary has 563 students enrolled. It is a public school in Landover, MD. CCD year-over-year: 559 (2022-23) → 574 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Paca Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William Paca Elementary is 16.1:1, which is 11% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William Paca Elementary?
88.4% of students at William Paca Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Paca Elementary?
The largest demographic group at William Paca Elementary is African American at 41.6% of enrollment, in Landover, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Paca Elementary?
William Paca Elementary 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 William Paca Elementary rank among schools in Landover?
By Resource Investment Index, William Paca Elementary ranks #5 of 7 schools in Landover, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Landover on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides William Paca 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.