- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chevy Chase, MD
North Chevy Chase Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Chevy Chase Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240048001452
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Chevy Chase Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Chevy Chase · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 24.4%
- free-lunch eligible
North Chevy Chase Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Chevy Chase Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Chevy Chase, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048001452 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
North Chevy Chase Elementary held near 243 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.6 → 16.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 240048001452 · Chevy Chase, MD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
237 enr · 15.8:1 · 24.4% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
North Chevy Chase Elementary held near 243 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.6 → 16.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
North Chevy Chase 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 237
North Chevy Chase Elementary
237 students
What this shows North Chevy Chase Elementary reports 237 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Chevy Chase Elementary compares
North Chevy Chase 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.4% | ▼ 50% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 237 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
237
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in Maryland - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 237 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 46.8%
African American 22.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Asian 7.6%
Two or More 6.3%
Largest group: White at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, North Chevy Chase 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 North Chevy Chase Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar 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 North Chevy Chase 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 elementary schools in Chevy Chase
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~237 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Chevy Chase Elementary
How many students attend North Chevy Chase Elementary?
North Chevy Chase Elementary has 237 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chevy Chase, MD. CCD year-over-year: 234 (2022-23) → 243 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Chevy Chase Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Chevy Chase Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Chevy Chase Elementary?
24.4% of students at North Chevy Chase Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Chevy Chase Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Chevy Chase Elementary is White at 46.8% of enrollment, in Chevy Chase, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Chevy Chase Elementary?
North Chevy Chase Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 North Chevy Chase Elementary rank among elementary schools in Chevy Chase?
By Resource Investment Index, North Chevy Chase Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Chevy Chase, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides North Chevy Chase 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.