- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Germantown, MD
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240048000191
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Maryland schools.
- #4 of 12
- schools in Germantown · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 58.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary has class sizes smaller than 92% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary ranks #4 of 12 schools in Germantown, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary shrank from 502 students in 2022-23 to 455 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE held 41.5 → 41.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 240048000191 · Germantown, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
428 enr · 10.4:1 · 58.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary shrank from 502 students in 2022-23 to 455 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE held 41.5 → 41.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Dr. Sally K. Ride 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 428
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary
428 students
What this shows Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary reports 428 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary compares
Dr. Sally K. Ride 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.4% | ▲ 19% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% 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
30.6%
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 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.9%
African American 34.3%
Asian 10.7%
White 10.3%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Dr. Sally K. Ride 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. Sally K. Ride 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. Sally K. Ride 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
Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary
Standard public school
673 students 15.7:1 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
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 (~428 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary
How many students attend Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary?
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary has 428 students enrolled. It is a public school in Germantown, MD. CCD year-over-year: 502 (2022-23) → 455 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary is 10.4:1, which is 28% 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 Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary?
58.4% of students at Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 37.9% of enrollment, in Germantown, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary?
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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. Sally K. Ride Elementary rank among schools in Germantown?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary ranks #4 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. Sally K. Ride 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.