- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bowie, MD
Yorktown Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Yorktown Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240051000200
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yorktown Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Bowie · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Yorktown Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yorktown Elementary ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Bowie, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051000200 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Yorktown Elementary grew from 343 students in 2022-23 to 366 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 240051000200 · Bowie, MD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 18:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Yorktown Elementary grew from 343 students in 2022-23 to 366 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Yorktown 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 396
Yorktown Elementary
396 students
What this shows Yorktown Elementary reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yorktown Elementary compares
Yorktown Elementary is a growing 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 43% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in Maryland - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 396 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.
Student demographics
African American 51.5%
White 17.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Yorktown 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 Yorktown Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yorktown 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 elementary schools in Bowie
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Whitehall Elementary
Standard public school
485 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Tulip Grove Elementary
Standard public school
477 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Pointer Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
416 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
High Bridge Elementary
Standard public school
394 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Kenilworth Elementary
Standard public school
364 students 13:1 students per teacher
Heather Hills Elementary
Standard public school
361 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~396 students)
Frequently asked questions about Yorktown Elementary
How many students attend Yorktown Elementary?
Yorktown Elementary has 396 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bowie, MD. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yorktown Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Yorktown Elementary is 18:1, which is 24% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Yorktown Elementary?
28.0% of students at Yorktown Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yorktown Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Yorktown Elementary is African American at 51.5% of enrollment, in Bowie, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yorktown Elementary?
Yorktown Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Yorktown Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bowie?
By Resource Investment Index, Yorktown Elementary ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Bowie, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bowie on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Yorktown 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.