Enrollment
474
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Silver Spring, MD
Cresthaven Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cresthaven Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240048000814
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cresthaven Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Maryland schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Silver Spring · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 74.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cresthaven Elementary has class sizes smaller than 86% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cresthaven Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Silver Spring, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000814 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.6%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cresthaven Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cresthaven Elementary
Cresthaven Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Silver Spring, Maryland, enrolling 474 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.3:1, Cresthaven Elementary is leaner than roughly 86% of Maryland schools and 22% under the state's 14.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 74.6% of students qualify for free meals, 52% above the Maryland average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 474 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maryland median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 262 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #171.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and African American (40%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 474 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Silver Spring's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sligo Creek Elementary (632 students): Cresthaven Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.3:1 vs 15:1).
Montgomery County Public Schools also operates Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students) and Walter Johnson High (3,016 students) alongside Cresthaven Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cresthaven Elementary compares
Cresthaven Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.6% | ▲ 52% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 14% in Maryland - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.0%
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
$18,101
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 474 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.1%
African American 39.7%
Asian 4.0%
White 2.3%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Cresthaven Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County Public Schools, which includes Cresthaven Elementary.
$18,101
Per student
-11%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.0%
State 23.7%
Federal 10.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Cresthaven 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 | 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 Cresthaven Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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 Silver Spring
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sligo Creek Elementary
Standard public school
632 students 15:1 students per teacher
Pine Crest Elementary
Standard public school
493 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Strathmore Elementary
Standard public school
464 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Oak View Elementary
Standard public school
423 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~474 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cresthaven Elementary
How many students attend Cresthaven Elementary?
Cresthaven Elementary has 474 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Silver Spring, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cresthaven Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cresthaven Elementary is 11.3:1, which is 22% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 28% 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 Cresthaven Elementary?
74.6% of students at Cresthaven Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cresthaven Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cresthaven Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 51.1% of enrollment, in Silver Spring, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cresthaven Elementary?
Cresthaven Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cresthaven Elementary rank among elementary schools in Silver Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, Cresthaven Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Silver Spring on the city page.
Is Cresthaven Elementary a good school?
Cresthaven Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Maryland schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Cresthaven 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.
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