- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kensington, MD
Kensington Parkwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kensington Parkwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240048000892
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kensington Parkwood Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Kensington · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 14.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Kensington Parkwood Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kensington Parkwood Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Kensington, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000892 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Kensington Parkwood Elementary shrank from 592 students in 2022-23 to 560 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE held 37.4 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 240048000892 · Kensington, MD Other · MID · TRAD
535 enr · 14.5:1 · 14.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Kensington Parkwood Elementary shrank from 592 students in 2022-23 to 560 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE held 37.4 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Kensington Parkwood 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 535
Kensington Parkwood Elementary
535 students
What this shows Kensington Parkwood Elementary reports 535 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kensington Parkwood Elementary compares
Kensington Parkwood Elementary 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.9% | ▼ 70% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 50% in Maryland - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 535 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
White 56.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Asian 10.8%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 8.4%
Largest group: White at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Kensington Parkwood Elementary is more 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 Kensington Parkwood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walter Johnson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheaton High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gaithersburg High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kensington Parkwood 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 Kensington
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~535 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kensington Parkwood Elementary
How many students attend Kensington Parkwood Elementary?
Kensington Parkwood Elementary has 535 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kensington, MD. CCD year-over-year: 592 (2022-23) → 560 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kensington Parkwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kensington Parkwood Elementary is 14.5:1, which is 0% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kensington Parkwood Elementary?
14.9% of students at Kensington Parkwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kensington Parkwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kensington Parkwood Elementary is White at 56.8% of enrollment, in Kensington, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kensington Parkwood Elementary?
Kensington Parkwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Kensington Parkwood Elementary rank among schools in Kensington?
By Resource Investment Index, Kensington Parkwood Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Kensington, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kensington on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Kensington Parkwood 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.