- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Olney, MD
Brooke Grove Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Brooke Grove Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240048090451
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brooke Grove Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Maryland schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Olney · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 32.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Brooke Grove Elementary has class sizes smaller than 85% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brooke Grove Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Olney, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048090451 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Brooke Grove Elementary held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 34.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 240048090451 · Olney, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 11.5:1 · 32.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Brooke Grove Elementary held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 34.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Brooke Grove 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 390
Brooke Grove Elementary
390 students
What this shows Brooke Grove Elementary reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brooke Grove Elementary compares
Brooke Grove 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▼ 34% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 15% in Maryland - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.7%
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 390 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
African American 29.0%
White 28.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
Asian 12.6%
Two or More 7.7%
Largest group: African American at 29.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.3, Brooke Grove 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 Brooke Grove Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair High | Larger | Higher 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brooke Grove 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
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 (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brooke Grove Elementary
How many students attend Brooke Grove Elementary?
Brooke Grove Elementary has 390 students enrolled. It is a public school in Olney, MD. CCD year-over-year: 417 (2022-23) → 415 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooke Grove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooke Grove Elementary is 11.5:1, which is 21% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brooke Grove Elementary?
32.4% of students at Brooke Grove Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brooke Grove Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Brooke Grove Elementary is African American at 29.0% of enrollment, in Olney, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brooke Grove Elementary?
Brooke Grove Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Brooke Grove Elementary rank among public schools in Olney?
By Resource Investment Index, Brooke Grove Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Olney, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Olney on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Brooke Grove 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.