- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gaithersburg, MD
Dufief Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dufief Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240048000819
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dufief Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Maryland schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Gaithersburg · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 16.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dufief Elementary has class sizes smaller than 94% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dufief Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Gaithersburg, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000819 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Dufief Elementary held near 247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.1 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 240048000819 · Gaithersburg, MD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
276 enr · 9.9:1 · 16.3% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Dufief Elementary held near 247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.1 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Dufief 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 276
Dufief Elementary
276 students
What this shows Dufief Elementary reports 276 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dufief Elementary compares
Dufief 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 32% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.3% | ▼ 67% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 6% in Maryland - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 276 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
White 30.8%
Asian 27.9%
African American 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 10.1%
Largest group: White at 30.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.8, Dufief 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 Dufief Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walter Johnson High | Larger | Similar 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 Dufief 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 elementary schools in Gaithersburg
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Diamond Elementary
Standard public school
654 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Jones Lane Elementary
Standard public school
428 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Darnestown Elementary
Standard public school
356 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Laytonsville Elementary
Standard public school
355 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~276 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dufief Elementary
How many students attend Dufief Elementary?
Dufief Elementary has 276 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gaithersburg, MD. CCD year-over-year: 245 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dufief Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dufief Elementary is 9.9:1, which is 32% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 37% 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 Dufief Elementary?
16.3% of students at Dufief Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dufief Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dufief Elementary is White at 30.8% of enrollment, in Gaithersburg, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dufief Elementary?
Dufief Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Dufief Elementary rank among elementary schools in Gaithersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Dufief Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Gaithersburg, 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 Gaithersburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Dufief 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.