- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Germantown, MD
Fox Chapel Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fox Chapel Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240048000834
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fox Chapel Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #10 of 12
- schools in Germantown · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 57.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Fox Chapel Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fox Chapel Elementary ranks #10 of 12 schools in Germantown, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000834 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Fox Chapel Elementary held near 598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.6 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 240048000834 · Germantown, MD Other · MID · TRAD
617 enr · 15.4:1 · 57.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Fox Chapel Elementary held near 598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.6 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Fox Chapel 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 617
Fox Chapel Elementary
617 students
What this shows Fox Chapel Elementary reports 617 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fox Chapel Elementary compares
Fox Chapel 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.5% | ▲ 17% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 63% in Maryland - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.3%
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 617 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 46.7%
African American 24.3%
Asian 13.8%
White 11.2%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Fox Chapel 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 Fox Chapel 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fox Chapel 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.
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Standard public school
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Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary
Standard public school
673 students 15.7:1 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 (~617 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fox Chapel Elementary
How many students attend Fox Chapel Elementary?
Fox Chapel Elementary has 617 students enrolled. It is a public school in Germantown, MD. CCD year-over-year: 593 (2022-23) → 598 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fox Chapel Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fox Chapel Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 6% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fox Chapel Elementary?
57.5% of students at Fox Chapel Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fox Chapel Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fox Chapel Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 46.7% of enrollment, in Germantown, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fox Chapel Elementary?
Fox Chapel Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Fox Chapel Elementary rank among schools in Germantown?
By Resource Investment Index, Fox Chapel Elementary ranks #10 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 Fox Chapel 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.