Enrollment
600
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 240048000842
Georgian Forest Elementary — Silver Spring, MD
Federal NCES profile for Georgian Forest Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Maryland avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.9%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Georgian Forest Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Georgian Forest Elementary reports 600 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 45.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 20% below the Maryland state mean of 14.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 28% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 75.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 55% above the Maryland average and 47% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 400 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 50.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Montgomery County Public Schools spends $20,473 per pupil district-wide, below the Maryland average of $22,498 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 66.0% from local sources (property taxes), 23.7% from the state, and 10.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Georgian Forest Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Maryland state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.9% | ▲ 55% | 49.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 600 | top 59% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
75.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 55% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
— 20% below state mean
Top 12% in Maryland — lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
50.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,473
per pupil, district-wide
— below Maryland avg of $22,498
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 400 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.
Overview
Enrollment 600 Top 59% in Maryland — larger than 41% of 1,383 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 45.0
Students per teacher 11.5:1 -20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 75.9% +55% vs state
NCES ID 240048000842
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.2%
African American 16.3%
White 3.3%
Asian 3.0%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.5
Students per counselor 400:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 50.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County Public Schools, which includes Georgian Forest Elementary.
$20,473
Per student
-9%
vs Maryland
Avg $22,498
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 66.0%
State 23.7%
Federal 10.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
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- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 2,441
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 2,409
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
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Frequently asked questions about Georgian Forest Elementary
How many students attend Georgian Forest Elementary?
Georgian Forest Elementary has 600 students enrolled. It is a other school in Silver Spring, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Georgian Forest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Georgian Forest Elementary is 11.5:1, which is 20% lower than the Maryland average of 14.4:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Georgian Forest Elementary?
75.9% of students at Georgian Forest Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Georgian Forest Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Georgian Forest Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 75.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Silver Spring, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Georgian Forest Elementary?
Georgian Forest Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.