- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Silver Spring, MD
Oak View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oak View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240048000887
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak View Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Silver Spring · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 68.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak View Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak View Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Silver Spring, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000887 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Oak View Elementary held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 240048000887 · Silver Spring, MD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
423 enr · 14.1:1 · 68.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Oak View Elementary held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Oak View 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 423
Oak View Elementary
423 students
What this shows Oak View Elementary reports 423 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak View Elementary compares
Oak View 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.2% | ▲ 39% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 45% in Maryland - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.5%
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 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.8%
White 17.8%
African American 14.9%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Oak View 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 Oak View 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak View 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 Silver Spring
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sligo Creek Elementary
Standard public school
632 students 15:1 students per teacher
Pine Crest Elementary
Standard public school
493 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Cresthaven Elementary
Standard public school
474 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Strathmore Elementary
Standard public school
464 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~423 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak View Elementary
How many students attend Oak View Elementary?
Oak View Elementary has 423 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Silver Spring, MD. CCD year-over-year: 415 (2022-23) → 409 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak View Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 10% 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 Oak View Elementary?
68.2% of students at Oak View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oak View Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 61.8% of enrollment, in Silver Spring, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak View Elementary?
Oak View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Oak View Elementary rank among elementary schools in Silver Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak View Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Silver Spring on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Oak View 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.