- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rockville, MD
John L Gildner Regional Inst for Children & Adol
Federal NCES profile for John L Gildner Regional Inst for Children & Adol, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240048001398
👥 S:T ratio 86
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John L Gildner Regional Inst for Children & Adol earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Maryland.
- #2 of 14
- schools in Rockville · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.6:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 61.9%
- free-lunch eligible
John L Gildner Regional Inst for Children & Adol has class sizes smaller than 99% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John L Gildner Regional Inst for Children & Adol ranks #2 of 14 schools in Rockville, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048001398 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
John L Gildner Regional Inst for Children & Adol shrank from 84 students in 2022-23 to 74 in 2023-24 (-11.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 240048001398 · Rockville, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
79 enr · 3.6:1 · 61.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
John L Gildner Regional Inst for Children & Adol shrank from 84 students in 2022-23 to 74 in 2023-24 (-11.9%). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
John L Gildner Regional Inst for Children & Adol 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 79
John L Gildner Regional Inst for Children & Adol
79 students
What this shows John L Gildner Regional Inst for Children & Adol reports 79 students on the CCD universe file.
How John L Gildner Regional Inst for Children & Adol compares
John L Gildner Regional Inst for Children & Adol is a shrinking 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 | 3.6:1 | ▼ 75% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.9% | ▲ 26% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 79 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.6:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
79
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
3.6:1
students per teacher
- 75% below state mean
Top 1% in Maryland - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
78.5%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 39.5%
White 34.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: African American at 39.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, John L Gildner Regional Inst for Children & Adol is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
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 John L Gildner Regional Inst for Children & Adol 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John L Gildner Regional Inst for Children & Adol'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 Rockville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bayard Rustin Elementary
Standard public school
757 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Luxmanor Elementary
Standard public school
684 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary
Standard public school
621 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Maryvale Elementary
Standard public school
617 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Wheaton Woods Elementary
Standard public school
556 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Mill Creek Towne Elementary
Standard public school
528 students 13.9:1 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 (~79 students)
Frequently asked questions about John L Gildner Regional Inst for Children & Adol
How many students attend John L Gildner Regional Inst for Children & Adol?
John L Gildner Regional Inst for Children & Adol has 79 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Rockville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 84 (2022-23) → 74 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John L Gildner Regional Inst for Children & Adol?
The student-teacher ratio at John L Gildner Regional Inst for Children & Adol is 3.6:1, which is 75% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 77% 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 John L Gildner Regional Inst for Children & Adol?
61.9% of students at John L Gildner Regional Inst for Children & Adol are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John L Gildner Regional Inst for Children & Adol?
The largest demographic group at John L Gildner Regional Inst for Children & Adol is African American at 39.5% of enrollment, in Rockville, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John L Gildner Regional Inst for Children & Adol?
John L Gildner Regional Inst for Children & Adol has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 John L Gildner Regional Inst for Children & Adol rank among schools in Rockville?
By Resource Investment Index, John L Gildner Regional Inst for Children & Adol ranks #2 of 14 schools in Rockville, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rockville on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides John L Gildner Regional Inst for Children & Adol, 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.