- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Silver Spring, MD
Greencastle Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Greencastle Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240048001510
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greencastle Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Maryland schools.
- #17 of 31
- schools in Silver Spring · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 69.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Greencastle Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greencastle Elementary ranks #17 of 31 schools in Silver Spring, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048001510 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Greencastle Elementary grew from 714 students in 2022-23 to 753 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 57.2 → 58.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 240048001510 · Silver Spring, MD Other · MID · TRAD
722 enr · 12.7:1 · 69.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Greencastle Elementary grew from 714 students in 2022-23 to 753 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 57.2 → 58.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Greencastle 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 722
Greencastle Elementary
722 students
What this shows Greencastle Elementary reports 722 students on the CCD universe file.
How Greencastle Elementary compares
Greencastle 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.6% | ▲ 42% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 722 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
722
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 26% in Maryland - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.5%
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 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 66.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
Asian 6.8%
White 3.6%
Two or More 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Greencastle Elementary is about as mixed as 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 Greencastle 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 Greencastle 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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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 (~722 students)
Frequently asked questions about Greencastle Elementary
How many students attend Greencastle Elementary?
Greencastle Elementary has 722 students enrolled. It is a public school in Silver Spring, MD. CCD year-over-year: 714 (2022-23) → 753 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greencastle Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Greencastle Elementary is 12.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 19% 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 Greencastle Elementary?
69.6% of students at Greencastle Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greencastle Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Greencastle Elementary is African American at 66.2% of enrollment, in Silver Spring, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greencastle Elementary?
Greencastle 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 Greencastle Elementary rank among schools in Silver Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, Greencastle Elementary ranks #17 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 Greencastle 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.