Enrollment
444
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Capitol Heights, MD
William W. Hall Academy
Federal NCES profile for William W. Hall Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001462
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William W. Hall Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Maryland schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Capitol Heights · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 75.2%
- free-lunch eligible
William W. Hall Academy has class sizes smaller than 85% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William W. Hall Academy ranks #4 of 5 schools in Capitol Heights, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001462 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.2%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William W. Hall Academy compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at William W. Hall Academy
William W. Hall Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Capitol Heights, Maryland, enrolling 444 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.4:1, William W. Hall Academy is leaner than roughly 85% of Maryland schools and 21% under the state's 14.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 75.2% of students qualify for free meals, 53% above the Maryland average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 444 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 260 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #164.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and African American (41%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 444 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Capitol Heights's public schools, it stands alongside Carmody Hills Elementary (389 students): William W. Hall Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.4:1 vs 16.2:1).
Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students) and Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students) alongside William W. Hall Academy.
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 W. Hall Academy compares
William W. Hall Academy on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.2% | ▲ 53% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 444 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
444
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 15% in Maryland - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.6%
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
$19,234
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 444 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 57.0%
African American 41.0%
White 1.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, William W. Hall Academy is about as mixed as 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 W. Hall Academy.
$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 W. Hall Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Lower 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 W. Hall Academy'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 Capitol Heights
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Carmody Hills Elementary
Standard public school
389 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center
Special-education school
345 students 8.2:1 students per teacher
John H. Bayne Elementary
Standard public school
339 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Capitol Heights Elementary
Standard public school
317 students 11.7:1 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 (~444 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about William W. Hall Academy
How many students attend William W. Hall Academy?
William W. Hall Academy has 444 students enrolled. It is a public school in Capitol Heights, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William W. Hall Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at William W. Hall Academy is 11.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 27% 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 W. Hall Academy?
75.2% of students at William W. Hall Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William W. Hall Academy?
The largest demographic group at William W. Hall Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 57.0% of enrollment, in Capitol Heights, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William W. Hall Academy?
William W. Hall Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 W. Hall Academy rank among schools in Capitol Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, William W. Hall Academy ranks #4 of 5 schools in Capitol Heights, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Capitol Heights on the city page.
Is William W. Hall Academy a good school?
William W. Hall Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% 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 W. Hall Academy, 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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