At a glance
Reported students
394
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland elementary enrollment
32nd percentile
Compared with 887 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
490.5
High Bridge Elementary: 394 reported students.
State peer staffing position
86th percentile
16.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 339
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.3:1
What the reported data says about High Bridge Elementary
High Bridge Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Bowie. It is one of 198 current school records connected to Prince George's County Public Schools. NCES reports 394 students for 2024–25.
Among 887 elementary schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 472 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 32nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, above the Maryland median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (60.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.6%). English learners represent 17.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 26%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking High Bridge Elementary
- 1How do the reported 16.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 17.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 26%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 92.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.4%
- Hispanic26.6%
- Black60.2%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Prince George's County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Francis T. Evans Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
393 reported students
Yorktown Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
396 reported students
Mattaponi Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
391 reported students
Carmody Hills Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
389 reported students
Hillcrest Heights Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
388 reported students
Woodmore Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
402 reported students
Public schools near High Bridge Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockledge Elementary Elementary · Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 319 | 1.1 mi |
| Whitehall Elementary Elementary · Prince George's County Public Schools | KG–05 | 485 | 1.1 mi |
| Woodmore Elementary Elementary · Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 402 | 1.3 mi |
| Tulip Grove Elementary Elementary · Prince George's County Public Schools | KG–05 | 477 | 1.7 mi |
| Yorktown Elementary Elementary · Prince George's County Public Schools | KG–05 | 396 | 2.1 mi |
| Glenn Dale Elementary Elementary · Prince George's County Public Schools | KG–05 | 493 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about High Bridge Elementary
What grades does High Bridge Elementary serve?
High Bridge Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Prince George's County Public Schools.
How many students attend High Bridge Elementary?
High Bridge Elementary reported 394 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 32nd percentile among 887 Maryland elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 339 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at High Bridge Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 16.2:1, based on 394 students and 24.3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maryland median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is High Bridge Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
High Bridge Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Prince George's County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of High Bridge Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
92.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is High Bridge Elementary in?
High Bridge Elementary is part of Prince George's County Public Schools, based in Upper Marlboro, MD, which operates 198 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near High Bridge Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rockledge Elementary (1.1 mi), Whitehall Elementary (1.1 mi), Woodmore Elementary (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.