- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chevy Chase, MD
Chevy Chase Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Chevy Chase Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240048000803
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chevy Chase Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Maryland schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Chevy Chase · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 23.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Chevy Chase Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chevy Chase Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Chevy Chase, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000803 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Chevy Chase Elementary held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 22.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 240048000803 · Chevy Chase, MD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
434 enr · 18.1:1 · 23.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Chevy Chase Elementary held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 22.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Chevy Chase 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 434
Chevy Chase Elementary
434 students
What this shows Chevy Chase Elementary reports 434 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chevy Chase Elementary compares
Chevy Chase 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 25% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.0% | ▼ 53% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in Maryland - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.3%
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 434 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 43.0%
African American 27.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Asian 9.2%
Two or More 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Chevy Chase 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 Chevy Chase 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 | Similar 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 Chevy Chase 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 Chevy Chase
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~434 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chevy Chase Elementary
How many students attend Chevy Chase Elementary?
Chevy Chase Elementary has 434 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chevy Chase, MD. CCD year-over-year: 431 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chevy Chase Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chevy Chase Elementary is 18.1:1, which is 25% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chevy Chase Elementary?
23.0% of students at Chevy Chase Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chevy Chase Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Chevy Chase Elementary is White at 43.0% of enrollment, in Chevy Chase, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chevy Chase Elementary?
Chevy Chase Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Chevy Chase Elementary rank among elementary schools in Chevy Chase?
By Resource Investment Index, Chevy Chase Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Chevy Chase, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Chevy Chase 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.