- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Germantown, MD
Longview School
Federal NCES profile for Longview School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240048000867
👥 S:T ratio 82
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Longview School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Maryland.
- #7 of 12
- schools in Germantown · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 4.5:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 39.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Longview School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Longview School ranks #7 of 12 schools in Germantown, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000867 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Longview School held near 65 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.5 → 13.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 240048000867 · Germantown, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
59 enr · 4.5:1 · 39.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Longview School held near 65 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.5 → 13.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Longview School 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 59
Longview School
59 students
What this shows Longview School reports 59 students on the CCD universe file.
How Longview School compares
Longview School 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 | 4.5:1 | ▼ 69% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.4% | ▼ 20% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 59 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.5:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
59
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
4.5:1
students per teacher
- 69% below state mean
Top 2% in Maryland - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
98.3%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 28.8%
White 25.4%
African American 22.0%
Asian 13.6%
Two or More 10.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 28.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.5, Longview School is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
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 Longview School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walter Johnson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheaton High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gaithersburg High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Longview School'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.
Waters Landing Elementary
Standard public school
735 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~59 students)
Frequently asked questions about Longview School
How many students attend Longview School?
Longview School has 59 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Germantown, MD. CCD year-over-year: 66 (2022-23) → 65 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longview School?
The student-teacher ratio at Longview School is 4.5:1, which is 69% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 71% 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 Longview School?
39.4% of students at Longview School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Longview School?
The largest demographic group at Longview School is Hispanic or Latino at 28.8% of enrollment, in Germantown, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longview School?
Longview School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Longview School rank among schools in Germantown?
By Resource Investment Index, Longview School ranks #7 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 Longview School, 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.