- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Silver Spring, MD
Georgian Forest Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Georgian Forest Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240048000842
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Georgian Forest Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #29 of 31
- schools in Silver Spring · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 75.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Georgian Forest Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Georgian Forest Elementary ranks #29 of 31 schools in Silver Spring, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000842 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Georgian Forest Elementary grew from 519 students in 2022-23 to 552 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.7 → 44.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 240048000842 · Silver Spring, MD Other · MID · TRAD
600 enr · 13.3:1 · 75.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Georgian Forest Elementary grew from 519 students in 2022-23 to 552 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 45.7 → 44.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Georgian Forest 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 600
Georgian Forest Elementary
600 students
What this shows Georgian Forest Elementary reports 600 students on the CCD universe file.
How Georgian Forest Elementary compares
Georgian Forest Elementary is a growing 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.9% | ▲ 55% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 600 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
600
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 34% in Maryland - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.3%
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
Counselors1.5 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Georgian Forest 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 Georgian Forest 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Georgian Forest 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
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Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~600 students)
Frequently asked questions about Georgian Forest Elementary
How many students attend Georgian Forest Elementary?
Georgian Forest Elementary has 600 students enrolled. It is a public school in Silver Spring, MD. CCD year-over-year: 519 (2022-23) → 552 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Georgian Forest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Georgian Forest Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 15% 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 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% of enrollment, in Silver Spring, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Georgian Forest Elementary?
Georgian Forest 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 Georgian Forest Elementary rank among schools in Silver Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, Georgian Forest Elementary ranks #29 of 31 schools in Silver Spring, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Silver Spring on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Georgian Forest 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.