- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Damascus, MD
Damascus Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Damascus Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240048000815
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Damascus Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Maryland schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Damascus · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Damascus Elementary has class sizes smaller than 92% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Damascus Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Damascus, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000815 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Damascus Elementary shrank from 366 students in 2022-23 to 346 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.2 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 240048000815 · Damascus, MD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 10.3:1 · 36.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Damascus Elementary shrank from 366 students in 2022-23 to 346 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 32.2 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Damascus 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 331
Damascus Elementary
331 students
What this shows Damascus Elementary reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How Damascus Elementary compares
Damascus 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▼ 25% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 8% in Maryland - lower ratio than 92% 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
$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 331 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 43.2%
White 36.0%
African American 11.5%
Asian 4.5%
Two or More 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Damascus 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 Damascus Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair High | Larger | Similar 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 Damascus 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
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 (~331 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Damascus Elementary
How many students attend Damascus Elementary?
Damascus Elementary has 331 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Damascus, MD. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 346 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Damascus Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Damascus Elementary is 10.3:1, which is 29% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 34% 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 Damascus Elementary?
36.9% of students at Damascus Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Damascus Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Damascus Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 43.2% of enrollment, in Damascus, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Damascus Elementary?
Damascus 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 Damascus Elementary rank among public schools in Damascus?
By Resource Investment Index, Damascus Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Damascus, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Damascus on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Damascus 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.