- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Silver Spring, MD
Burnt Mills Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Burnt Mills Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240048090452
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burnt Mills Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Maryland schools.
- #26 of 31
- schools in Silver Spring · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 65.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Burnt Mills Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burnt Mills Elementary ranks #26 of 31 schools in Silver Spring, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048090452 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Burnt Mills Elementary grew from 637 students in 2022-23 to 684 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 45.7 → 52.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 240048090452 · Silver Spring, MD Other · MID · TRAD
747 enr · 16.6:1 · 65.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Burnt Mills Elementary grew from 637 students in 2022-23 to 684 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE added 45.7 → 52.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Burnt Mills 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 747
Burnt Mills Elementary
747 students
What this shows Burnt Mills Elementary reports 747 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burnt Mills Elementary compares
Burnt Mills Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.5% | ▲ 34% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 747 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
747
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 77% in Maryland - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.9%
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 498 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 43.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
Asian 19.4%
White 13.1%
Two or More 4.4%
Largest group: African American at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Burnt Mills 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 Burnt Mills Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walter Johnson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheaton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gaithersburg High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burnt Mills 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
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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 (~747 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burnt Mills Elementary
How many students attend Burnt Mills Elementary?
Burnt Mills Elementary has 747 students enrolled. It is a public school in Silver Spring, MD. CCD year-over-year: 637 (2022-23) → 684 (2023-24), up 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burnt Mills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Burnt Mills Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 14% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burnt Mills Elementary?
65.5% of students at Burnt Mills Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burnt Mills Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Burnt Mills Elementary is African American at 43.3% of enrollment, in Silver Spring, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burnt Mills Elementary?
Burnt Mills Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Burnt Mills Elementary rank among schools in Silver Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, Burnt Mills Elementary ranks #26 of 31 schools in Silver Spring, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Silver Spring on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Burnt Mills 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.