- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Silver Spring, MD
New Hampshire Estates Elem
Federal NCES profile for New Hampshire Estates Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240048000881
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Hampshire Estates Elem earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Maryland schools.
- #3 of 31
- schools in Silver Spring · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 82.0%
- free-lunch eligible
New Hampshire Estates Elem has class sizes smaller than 92% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Hampshire Estates Elem ranks #3 of 31 schools in Silver Spring, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000881 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
New Hampshire Estates Elem held near 455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 44.3 → 44.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 240048000881 · Silver Spring, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 10.3:1 · 82.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
New Hampshire Estates Elem held near 455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE held 44.3 → 44.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
New Hampshire Estates Elem 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 455
New Hampshire Estates Elem
455 students
What this shows New Hampshire Estates Elem reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Hampshire Estates Elem compares
New Hampshire Estates Elem 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.0% | ▲ 67% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 8% in Maryland - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.3%
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 303 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 70.5%
African American 21.5%
White 6.2%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, New Hampshire Estates Elem is less 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 New Hampshire Estates Elem 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Hampshire Estates Elem'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 Silver Spring
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Arcola Elementary
Standard public school
747 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Burnt Mills Elementary
Standard public school
747 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Greencastle Elementary
Standard public school
722 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Sargent Shriver Elementary
Standard public school
697 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Galway Elementary
Standard public school
695 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 (~455 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Hampshire Estates Elem
How many students attend New Hampshire Estates Elem?
New Hampshire Estates Elem has 455 students enrolled. It is a public school in Silver Spring, MD. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 455 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Hampshire Estates Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at New Hampshire Estates Elem is 10.3:1, which is 29% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 34% 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 New Hampshire Estates Elem?
82.0% of students at New Hampshire Estates Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Hampshire Estates Elem?
The largest demographic group at New Hampshire Estates Elem is Hispanic or Latino at 70.5% of enrollment, in Silver Spring, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Hampshire Estates Elem?
New Hampshire Estates Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 New Hampshire Estates Elem rank among schools in Silver Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, New Hampshire Estates Elem ranks #3 of 31 schools in Silver Spring, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Silver Spring on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides New Hampshire Estates Elem, 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.