- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clarksburg, MD
Clarksburg Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Clarksburg Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240048000804
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarksburg Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Maryland schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Clarksburg · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.4:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 28.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Clarksburg Elementary has class sizes smaller than 97% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clarksburg Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Clarksburg, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000804 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-330 students YoY
Clarksburg Elementary shrank from 778 students in 2022-23 to 448 in 2023-24 (-42.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.2 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-330 students YoY 240048000804 · Clarksburg, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
365 enr · 7.4:1 · 28.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Clarksburg Elementary shrank from 778 students in 2022-23 to 448 in 2023-24 (-42.4%). Teacher FTE lost 49.2 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Clarksburg 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 365
Clarksburg Elementary
365 students
What this shows Clarksburg Elementary reports 365 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clarksburg Elementary compares
Clarksburg Elementary 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 | 7.4:1 | ▼ 49% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.7% | ▼ 41% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.4:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
7.4:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 3% in Maryland - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.1%
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 243 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 32.1%
Asian 31.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
White 11.5%
Two or More 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 32.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.9, Clarksburg 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 Clarksburg 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 Clarksburg 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 other schools in Clarksburg
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~365 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clarksburg Elementary
How many students attend Clarksburg Elementary?
Clarksburg Elementary has 365 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clarksburg, MD. CCD year-over-year: 778 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), down 330.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarksburg Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarksburg Elementary is 7.4:1, which is 49% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 53% 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 Clarksburg Elementary?
28.7% of students at Clarksburg Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarksburg Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Clarksburg Elementary is African American at 32.1% of enrollment, in Clarksburg, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarksburg Elementary?
Clarksburg 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 Clarksburg Elementary rank among schools in Clarksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Clarksburg Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Clarksburg, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clarksburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Clarksburg 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.