- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bethesda, MD
Bradley Hills Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bradley Hills Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240048000787
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bradley Hills Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Maryland schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Bethesda · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 1.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bradley Hills Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bradley Hills Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Bethesda, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000787 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Bradley Hills Elementary held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 240048000787 · Bethesda, MD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
474 enr · 16.9:1 · 1.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Bradley Hills Elementary held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Bradley Hills 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 474
Bradley Hills Elementary
474 students
What this shows Bradley Hills Elementary reports 474 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bradley Hills Elementary compares
Bradley Hills 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.7% | ▼ 97% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 80% in Maryland - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 474 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 64.6%
Asian 14.3%
Two or More 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: White at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Bradley Hills 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 Bradley Hills 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 | 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bradley Hills 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
Westbrook Elementary
Standard public school
468 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Bannockburn Elementary
Standard public school
446 students 17.8:1 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 (~474 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bradley Hills Elementary
How many students attend Bradley Hills Elementary?
Bradley Hills Elementary has 474 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bethesda, MD. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bradley Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bradley Hills Elementary is 16.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bradley Hills Elementary?
1.7% of students at Bradley Hills Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bradley Hills Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bradley Hills Elementary is White at 64.6% of enrollment, in Bethesda, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bradley Hills Elementary?
Bradley Hills Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Bradley Hills Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bethesda?
By Resource Investment Index, Bradley Hills Elementary ranks #4 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 Bradley Hills 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.