- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Riverdale, MD
William Wirt Middle
Federal NCES profile for William Wirt Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240051001186
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Wirt Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Maryland schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Riverdale · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 86.8%
- free-lunch eligible
William Wirt Middle has class sizes smaller than 72% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Wirt Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Riverdale, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-246 students YoY
William Wirt Middle shrank from 1,246 students in 2022-23 to 1,000 in 2023-24 (-19.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 87.0 → 69.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-246 students YoY 240051001186 · Riverdale, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
1,124 enr · 12.9:1 · 86.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
William Wirt Middle shrank from 1,246 students in 2022-23 to 1,000 in 2023-24 (-19.7%). Teacher FTE lost 87.0 → 69.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
William Wirt Middle 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 1,124
William Wirt Middle
1,124 students
What this shows William Wirt Middle reports 1,124 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Wirt Middle compares
William Wirt Middle is a shrinking 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.8% | ▲ 77% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,124 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,124
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 28% in Maryland - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.9%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.9%
African American 17.2%
Asian 6.6%
White 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, William Wirt Middle 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 Wirt Middle 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 | 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 Wirt Middle'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
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,124 students)
Frequently asked questions about William Wirt Middle
How many students attend William Wirt Middle?
William Wirt Middle has 1,124 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Riverdale, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,246 (2022-23) → 1,000 (2023-24), down 246.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Wirt Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at William Wirt Middle is 12.9:1, which is 11% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 18% 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 Wirt Middle?
86.8% of students at William Wirt Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Wirt Middle?
The largest demographic group at William Wirt Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 73.9% of enrollment, in Riverdale, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Wirt Middle?
William Wirt Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Wirt Middle rank among public schools in Riverdale?
By Resource Investment Index, William Wirt Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Riverdale, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Riverdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides William Wirt Middle, 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.