Enrollment
871
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bethesda, MD
Ashburton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ashburton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240048000776
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ashburton Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Maryland schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Bethesda · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 18.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ashburton Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ashburton Elementary ranks #4 of 6 schools in Bethesda, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000776 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.5%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ashburton Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ashburton Elementary
Ashburton Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bethesda, Maryland, enrolling 871 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.5% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Maryland average.
Enrollment of 871 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Among 192 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #137, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (33%) and African American (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 581 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Bethesda's public schools, it stands alongside Bethesda Elementary (645 students): Ashburton Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.4:1 vs 17.4:1).
Montgomery County Public Schools also operates Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students) and Walter Johnson High (3,016 students) alongside Ashburton Elementary.
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 Ashburton Elementary compares
Ashburton Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.5% | ▼ 62% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 871 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
871
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Maryland - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,101
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 581 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
White 33.3%
African American 20.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
Asian 17.6%
Two or More 9.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 33.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.1, Ashburton Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County Public Schools, which includes Ashburton Elementary.
$18,101
Per student
-11%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.0%
State 23.7%
Federal 10.3%
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 Ashburton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walter Johnson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheaton High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gaithersburg High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ashburton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 3,016
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,794
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,441
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 2,409
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Bethesda
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bethesda Elementary
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645 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Wyngate Elementary
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640 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Wood Acres Elementary
Standard public school
609 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Woodlin Elementary
Standard public school
603 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Seven Locks Elementary
Standard public school
376 students 15:1 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 (~871 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ashburton Elementary
How many students attend Ashburton Elementary?
Ashburton Elementary has 871 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bethesda, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashburton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashburton Elementary is 17.4:1, which is 20% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ashburton Elementary?
18.5% of students at Ashburton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ashburton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ashburton Elementary is White at 33.3% of enrollment, in Bethesda, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ashburton Elementary?
Ashburton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Ashburton Elementary rank among schools in Bethesda?
By Resource Investment Index, Ashburton Elementary ranks #4 of 6 schools in Bethesda, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bethesda on the city page.
Is Ashburton Elementary a good school?
Ashburton Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Maryland schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Ashburton Elementary, Montgomery County Public Schools also operates Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students), Walter Johnson High (3,016 students), and Wheaton High (2,794 students). See the Montgomery County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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