- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bethesda, MD
Bethesda Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bethesda Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240048000785
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bethesda Elementary earns 38/100 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.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Bethesda · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bethesda Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bethesda Elementary ranks #6 of 6 schools in Bethesda, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000785 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Bethesda Elementary held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.4 → 40.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 240048000785 · Bethesda, MD Other · MID · TRAD
645 enr · 17.4:1 · 18.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Bethesda Elementary held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.4 → 40.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Bethesda 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 645
Bethesda Elementary
645 students
What this shows Bethesda Elementary reports 645 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bethesda Elementary compares
Bethesda 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 63% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 645 | top 35% | - | - |
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.
645
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 645 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
White 35.5%
Asian 22.8%
African American 17.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 8.8%
Largest group: White at 35.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.0, Bethesda 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 Bethesda 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 Bethesda 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 Bethesda
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Wood Acres Elementary
Standard public school
609 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Woodlin Elementary
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Seven Locks Elementary
Standard public school
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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 (~645 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bethesda Elementary
How many students attend Bethesda Elementary?
Bethesda Elementary has 645 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bethesda, MD. CCD year-over-year: 611 (2022-23) → 584 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethesda Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethesda 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 Bethesda Elementary?
18.2% of students at Bethesda Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bethesda Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bethesda Elementary is White at 35.5% of enrollment, in Bethesda, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bethesda Elementary?
Bethesda 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 Bethesda Elementary rank among schools in Bethesda?
By Resource Investment Index, Bethesda Elementary ranks #6 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.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Bethesda 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.