- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Germantown, MD
Clopper Mill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Clopper Mill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240048001494
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clopper Mill Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Maryland schools.
- #5 of 12
- schools in Germantown · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 62.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Clopper Mill Elementary has class sizes smaller than 85% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clopper Mill Elementary ranks #5 of 12 schools in Germantown, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048001494 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Clopper Mill Elementary held near 460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.2 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 240048001494 · Germantown, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 11.4:1 · 62.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Clopper Mill Elementary held near 460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.2 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Clopper Mill 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 458
Clopper Mill Elementary
458 students
What this shows Clopper Mill Elementary reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clopper Mill Elementary compares
Clopper Mill 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▲ 28% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
11.4:1
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
27.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 458 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
Hispanic or Latino 50.9%
African American 30.6%
Asian 8.1%
White 7.0%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Clopper Mill 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 Clopper Mill Elementary 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gaithersburg High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clopper Mill 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 Germantown
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Fox Chapel Elementary
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William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary
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601 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Captain James E. Daly Elementary
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S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
Standard public school
467 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clopper Mill Elementary
How many students attend Clopper Mill Elementary?
Clopper Mill Elementary has 458 students enrolled. It is a public school in Germantown, MD. CCD year-over-year: 459 (2022-23) → 460 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clopper Mill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clopper Mill Elementary is 11.4:1, 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 Clopper Mill Elementary?
62.5% of students at Clopper Mill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clopper Mill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Clopper Mill Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment, in Germantown, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clopper Mill Elementary?
Clopper Mill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Clopper Mill Elementary rank among schools in Germantown?
By Resource Investment Index, Clopper Mill Elementary ranks #5 of 12 schools in Germantown, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Germantown on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Clopper Mill 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.