- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Germantown, MD
Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240048090455
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #3 of 12
- schools in Germantown · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 33.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary ranks #3 of 12 schools in Germantown, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048090455 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary held near 707 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.9 → 42.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 240048090455 · Germantown, MD Other · MID · TRAD
673 enr · 15.7:1 · 33.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary held near 707 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.9 → 42.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair 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 673
Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary
673 students
What this shows Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary reports 673 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary compares
Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.6% | ▼ 31% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 673 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
673
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 66% in Maryland - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 449 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
Asian 28.2%
African American 25.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
White 18.1%
Two or More 7.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 28.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.6, Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair 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 Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheaton High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gaithersburg High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair 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
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Waters Landing Elementary
Standard public school
735 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Fox Chapel Elementary
Standard public school
617 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary
Standard public school
601 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Captain James E. Daly Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
Standard public school
467 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Clopper Mill Elementary
Standard public school
458 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 (~673 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary
How many students attend Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary?
Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary has 673 students enrolled. It is a public school in Germantown, MD. CCD year-over-year: 729 (2022-23) → 707 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary is 15.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary?
33.6% of students at Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary is Asian at 28.2% of enrollment, in Germantown, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary?
Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary rank among schools in Germantown?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary ranks #3 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 Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair 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.