- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kensington, MD
Garrett Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Garrett Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240048000840
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garrett Park Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Maryland schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Kensington · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Garrett Park Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garrett Park Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Kensington, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000840 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Garrett Park Elementary held near 685 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.6 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 240048000840 · Kensington, MD Other · MID · TRAD
724 enr · 17.2:1 · 20.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Garrett Park Elementary held near 685 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.6 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Garrett Park 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 724
Garrett Park Elementary
724 students
What this shows Garrett Park Elementary reports 724 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garrett Park Elementary compares
Garrett Park 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 58% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 724 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
724
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in Maryland - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.0%
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 483 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 39.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
Asian 15.7%
African American 15.5%
Two or More 8.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 39.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.7, Garrett Park 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 Garrett Park 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheaton High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gaithersburg High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garrett Park 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 Kensington
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~724 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garrett Park Elementary
How many students attend Garrett Park Elementary?
Garrett Park Elementary has 724 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kensington, MD. CCD year-over-year: 686 (2022-23) → 685 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garrett Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Garrett Park Elementary is 17.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Garrett Park Elementary?
20.8% of students at Garrett Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garrett Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Garrett Park Elementary is White at 39.1% of enrollment, in Kensington, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garrett Park Elementary?
Garrett Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Garrett Park Elementary rank among schools in Kensington?
By Resource Investment Index, Garrett Park Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Kensington, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kensington on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Garrett Park 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.