Enrollment
563
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.4%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William Paca Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at William Paca Elementary
William Paca Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Landover, Maryland, enrolling 563 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 88.4% of students qualify for free meals, 80% above the Maryland average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 563 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maryland median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 133 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #59.
Its student body is led by African American (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 563 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Landover's public schools, it stands alongside Cora L. Rice Elementary (516 students): William Paca Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.1:1 vs 16.1:1).
Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students) and Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students) alongside William Paca Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How William Paca Elementary compares
William Paca Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,234
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince George's County Public Schools, which includes William Paca Elementary.
$19,234
Per student
-6%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.8%
State 51.1%
Federal 12.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~563 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is William Paca Elementary a good school?
William Paca Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Maryland schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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