- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gaithersburg, MD
Harriet R. Tubman Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Harriet R. Tubman Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240048090484
👥 S:T ratio 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harriet R. Tubman Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 16
- schools in Gaithersburg · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 62.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Harriet R. Tubman Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harriet R. Tubman Elementary ranks #2 of 16 schools in Gaithersburg, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048090484 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+135 students YoY
Harriet R. Tubman Elementary grew from 440 students in 2022-23 to 575 in 2023-24 (+30.7%).
Teacher FTE added 44.3 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+135 students YoY 240048090484 · Gaithersburg, MD Other · MID · TRAD
571 enr · 13:1 · 62.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Harriet R. Tubman Elementary grew from 440 students in 2022-23 to 575 in 2023-24 (+30.7%). Teacher FTE added 44.3 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Harriet R. Tubman 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 571
Harriet R. Tubman Elementary
571 students
What this shows Harriet R. Tubman Elementary reports 571 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harriet R. Tubman Elementary compares
Harriet R. Tubman 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.0% | ▲ 27% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 571 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
571
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in Maryland - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.5%
African American 19.1%
White 4.4%
Asian 4.2%
Two or More 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Harriet R. Tubman Elementary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
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 Harriet R. Tubman 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gaithersburg High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harriet R. Tubman 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
Gaithersburg Elementary
Standard public school
603 students 8.9:1 students per teacher
Brown Station Elementary
Standard public school
572 students 9.9:1 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 (~571 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harriet R. Tubman Elementary
How many students attend Harriet R. Tubman Elementary?
Harriet R. Tubman Elementary has 571 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gaithersburg, MD. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 575 (2023-24), up 135.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harriet R. Tubman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Harriet R. Tubman Elementary is 13:1, which is 10% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 17% 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 Harriet R. Tubman Elementary?
62.0% of students at Harriet R. Tubman Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harriet R. Tubman Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Harriet R. Tubman Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 68.5% of enrollment, in Gaithersburg, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harriet R. Tubman Elementary?
Harriet R. Tubman Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Harriet R. Tubman Elementary rank among schools in Gaithersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Harriet R. Tubman Elementary ranks #2 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 Harriet R. Tubman 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.