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Thomas S. Stone Elementary

4500 34th St, Mt Rainier, MD 20712Prince George's County Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
432
Students
Total enrolled
$21,751
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 52% vs nat'l
12.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 19% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 20% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 432 students in grades PK–05 in Mt Rainier, Maryland.
52% above average funding
District spends $21,751 per pupil, 52% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Thomas S. Stone Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in Mt Rainier, Maryland, serving grades PK–05 with 432 students. The district invests $21,751 per student — 52% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 91% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Thomas S. Stone Elementary

432
Total Students
12.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
91%
Free Lunch
35
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution230 male · 202 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility91%
National avg 52% · 391 students
Student Composition
78%
16%
White4%
Hispanic / Latino78%
Black16%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 240051001176

Academic Outcomes at Thomas S. Stone Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 29th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 20712

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,751Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$21,751
State avg
$28,238
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,570
Student Support$4,133
Administration$2,610
Operations$3,263
Other$2,175
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $21,751 spent per student, an estimated $9,636 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
51%
37%
State government
51.1%
Local (property tax)
36.8%
Federal programs
12.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $21,751/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 91% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Accokeek AcademyBeltsville AcademyMary Harris Mother Jones Elementary
↓
Middle
Greenbelt MiddleThomas Johnson MiddleWilliam Wirt MiddleBuck Lodge Middle
+4 more
↓
High School
High Point HighCharles Herbert Flowers HighParkdale HighEleanor Roosevelt High
+13 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyPrince George's County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictPrince George's County Public Schools →
Phone: (301)985-1890
NCES ID: 240051001176
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Mt Rainier seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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District School Rankings
Location
4500 34th St, Mt Rainier, MD 20712
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.