- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bethesda, MD
Bannockburn Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bannockburn Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240048000779
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bannockburn Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Maryland schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Bethesda · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 4.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bannockburn Elementary has class sizes larger than 88% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bannockburn Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Bethesda, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000779 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Bannockburn Elementary held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 240048000779 · Bethesda, MD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
446 enr · 17.8:1 · 4.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Bannockburn Elementary held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Bannockburn Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montgomery Bla
Montgomery Blair High
3,266 students
- Walter Johnson
Walter Johnson High
3,016 students
- Wheaton High
Wheaton High
2,794 students
- Gaithersburg H
Gaithersburg High
2,441 students
- Seneca Valley
Seneca Valley High
2,409 students
- This school 446
Bannockburn Elementary
446 students
What this shows Bannockburn Elementary reports 446 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bannockburn Elementary compares
Bannockburn Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 23% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.5% | ▼ 91% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
446
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 88% in Maryland - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$19,456
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 446 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.7%
Asian 15.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 5.6%
Largest group: White at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Bannockburn Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery County Public Schools reports $19,456 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bannockburn 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 | Higher economic need | Similar 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 Bannockburn Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 elementary schools in Bethesda
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Burning Tree Elementary
Standard public school
479 students 15:1 students per teacher
Bradley Hills Elementary
Standard public school
474 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Westbrook Elementary
Standard public school
468 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Carderock Springs Elementary
Standard public school
363 students 16.5:1 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 (~446 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bannockburn Elementary
How many students attend Bannockburn Elementary?
Bannockburn Elementary has 446 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bethesda, MD. CCD year-over-year: 418 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bannockburn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bannockburn Elementary is 17.8:1, which is 23% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bannockburn Elementary?
4.5% of students at Bannockburn Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bannockburn Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bannockburn Elementary is White at 61.7% of enrollment, in Bethesda, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bannockburn Elementary?
Bannockburn Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Bannockburn Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bethesda?
By Resource Investment Index, Bannockburn Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Bethesda on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Bannockburn 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.