- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rockville, MD
Carl Sandburg Center
Federal NCES profile for Carl Sandburg Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240048000799
👥 S:T ratio 85
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carl Sandburg Center earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Maryland.
- #9 of 9
- elementary schools in Rockville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 3.8:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 71.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Carl Sandburg Center has class sizes smaller than 98% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carl Sandburg Center ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Rockville, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000799 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Carl Sandburg Center shrank from 88 students in 2022-23 to 79 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE added 17.2 → 17.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 240048000799 · Rockville, MD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
65 enr · 3.8:1 · 71.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Carl Sandburg Center shrank from 88 students in 2022-23 to 79 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE added 17.2 → 17.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Carl Sandburg Center 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 65
Carl Sandburg Center
65 students
What this shows Carl Sandburg Center reports 65 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carl Sandburg Center compares
Carl Sandburg Center is a shrinking 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 | 3.8:1 | ▼ 74% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.6% | ▲ 46% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 65 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.8:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
65
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
3.8:1
students per teacher
- 74% below state mean
Top 2% in Maryland - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
63.1%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.7%
White 12.3%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 3.1%
Largest group: African American at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Carl Sandburg Center is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
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 Carl Sandburg Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walter Johnson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheaton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gaithersburg High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carl Sandburg Center'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 Rockville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Farmland Elementary
Standard public school
847 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Stonegate Elementary
Standard public school
565 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Flower Valley Elementary
Standard public school
524 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Fallsmead Elementary
Standard public school
512 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Lakewood Elementary
Standard public school
406 students 14:1 students per teacher
Candlewood Elementary
Standard public school
358 students 12.8:1 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 (~65 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~3.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Carl Sandburg Center
How many students attend Carl Sandburg Center?
Carl Sandburg Center has 65 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rockville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 88 (2022-23) → 79 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carl Sandburg Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Carl Sandburg Center is 3.8:1, which is 74% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 76% 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 Carl Sandburg Center?
71.6% of students at Carl Sandburg Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carl Sandburg Center?
The largest demographic group at Carl Sandburg Center is African American at 52.3% of enrollment, in Rockville, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carl Sandburg Center?
Carl Sandburg Center has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carl Sandburg Center rank among elementary schools in Rockville?
By Resource Investment Index, Carl Sandburg Center ranks #9 of 9 elementary 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 elementary schools in Rockville on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Carl Sandburg Center, 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.