- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gaithersburg, MD
Gaithersburg Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gaithersburg Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240048000836
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gaithersburg Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Maryland schools.
- #4 of 16
- schools in Gaithersburg · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 78.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Gaithersburg Elementary has class sizes smaller than 95% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gaithersburg Elementary ranks #4 of 16 schools in Gaithersburg, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000836 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Gaithersburg Elementary shrank from 717 students in 2022-23 to 665 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 68.8 → 65.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 240048000836 · Gaithersburg, MD Other · MID · TRAD
603 enr · 8.9:1 · 78.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Gaithersburg Elementary shrank from 717 students in 2022-23 to 665 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 68.8 → 65.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Gaithersburg 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 603
Gaithersburg Elementary
603 students
What this shows Gaithersburg Elementary reports 603 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gaithersburg Elementary compares
Gaithersburg 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 39% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.4% | ▲ 60% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 603 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
603
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 5% in Maryland - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
62.0%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 302 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 75.6%
African American 15.8%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 3.0%
White 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, Gaithersburg Elementary is less 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 Gaithersburg 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gaithersburg High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
South Lake Elementary
Standard public school
746 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Whetstone Elementary
Standard public school
711 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Rachel Carson Elementary
Standard public school
671 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Brown Station Elementary
Standard public school
572 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
Harriet R. Tubman Elementary
Standard public school
571 students 13:1 students per teacher
Rosemont Elementary
Standard public school
564 students 10.8:1 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 (~603 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gaithersburg Elementary
How many students attend Gaithersburg Elementary?
Gaithersburg Elementary has 603 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gaithersburg, MD. CCD year-over-year: 717 (2022-23) → 665 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gaithersburg Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gaithersburg Elementary is 8.9:1, which is 39% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 43% 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 Gaithersburg Elementary?
78.4% of students at Gaithersburg Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gaithersburg Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gaithersburg Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 75.6% of enrollment, in Gaithersburg, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gaithersburg Elementary?
Gaithersburg Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Gaithersburg Elementary rank among schools in Gaithersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Gaithersburg Elementary ranks #4 of 16 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 schools in Gaithersburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Gaithersburg 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.