- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Germantown, MD
Lake Seneca Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lake Seneca Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240048001448
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Seneca Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Maryland schools.
- #9 of 12
- schools in Germantown · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 66.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Seneca Elementary has class sizes smaller than 88% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Seneca Elementary ranks #9 of 12 schools in Germantown, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048001448 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Lake Seneca Elementary held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 40.9 → 40.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 240048001448 · Germantown, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 10.9:1 · 66.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Lake Seneca Elementary held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE held 40.9 → 40.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Lake Seneca 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 437
Lake Seneca Elementary
437 students
What this shows Lake Seneca Elementary reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Seneca Elementary compares
Lake Seneca Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 25% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.4% | ▲ 36% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 12% in Maryland - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.3%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 437 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 42.1%
African American 40.0%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 5.9%
White 5.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Lake Seneca 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 Lake Seneca 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Seneca 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 Germantown
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
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Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary
Standard public school
673 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Fox Chapel Elementary
Standard public school
617 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary
Standard public school
601 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Captain James E. Daly Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
Standard public school
467 students 11.4:1 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 (~437 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Seneca Elementary
How many students attend Lake Seneca Elementary?
Lake Seneca Elementary has 437 students enrolled. It is a public school in Germantown, MD. CCD year-over-year: 459 (2022-23) → 478 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Seneca Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Seneca Elementary is 10.9:1, which is 25% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 31% 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 Lake Seneca Elementary?
66.4% of students at Lake Seneca Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Seneca Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lake Seneca Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 42.1% of enrollment, in Germantown, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Seneca Elementary?
Lake Seneca Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Lake Seneca Elementary rank among schools in Germantown?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Seneca Elementary ranks #9 of 12 schools in Germantown, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Germantown on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Lake Seneca 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.