- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rockville, MD
Bayard Rustin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bayard Rustin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240048001747
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bayard Rustin Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #13 of 14
- schools in Rockville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bayard Rustin Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bayard Rustin Elementary ranks #13 of 14 schools in Rockville, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048001747 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Bayard Rustin Elementary held near 787 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.4 → 54.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 240048001747 · Rockville, MD Other · MID · TRAD
757 enr · 15.1:1 · 37.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Bayard Rustin Elementary held near 787 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.4 → 54.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Bayard Rustin 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 757
Bayard Rustin Elementary
757 students
What this shows Bayard Rustin Elementary reports 757 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bayard Rustin Elementary compares
Bayard Rustin 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▼ 24% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 757 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
757
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 59% in Maryland - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 505 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
Hispanic or Latino 32.4%
Asian 24.2%
White 21.0%
African American 12.0%
Two or More 9.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 32.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.8, Bayard Rustin 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 Bayard Rustin Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walter Johnson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheaton High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gaithersburg High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bayard Rustin 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 other schools in Rockville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
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Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary
Standard public school
621 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Maryvale Elementary
Standard public school
617 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Wheaton Woods Elementary
Standard public school
556 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Mill Creek Towne Elementary
Standard public school
528 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
College Gardens Elementary
Standard public school
506 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~757 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bayard Rustin Elementary
How many students attend Bayard Rustin Elementary?
Bayard Rustin Elementary has 757 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rockville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 758 (2022-23) → 787 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bayard Rustin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bayard Rustin Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bayard Rustin Elementary?
37.3% of students at Bayard Rustin Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bayard Rustin Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bayard Rustin Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 32.4% of enrollment, in Rockville, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bayard Rustin Elementary?
Bayard Rustin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Bayard Rustin Elementary rank among schools in Rockville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bayard Rustin Elementary ranks #13 of 14 schools in Rockville, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rockville on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Bayard Rustin 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.