- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Silver Spring, MD
Oakland Terrace Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oakland Terrace Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240048000888
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakland Terrace Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Maryland schools.
- #10 of 31
- schools in Silver Spring · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 29.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakland Terrace Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland Terrace Elementary ranks #10 of 31 schools in Silver Spring, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000888 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Oakland Terrace Elementary shrank from 530 students in 2022-23 to 501 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 40.8 → 44.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 240048000888 · Silver Spring, MD Other · MID · TRAD
500 enr · 12.5:1 · 29.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Oakland Terrace Elementary shrank from 530 students in 2022-23 to 501 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 40.8 → 44.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Oakland Terrace 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 500
Oakland Terrace Elementary
500 students
What this shows Oakland Terrace Elementary reports 500 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakland Terrace Elementary compares
Oakland Terrace Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.6% | ▼ 40% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in Maryland - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 500 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 37.3%
Hispanic or Latino 36.5%
African American 15.2%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 37.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Oakland Terrace 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 Oakland Terrace Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair High | Larger | Higher 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 Oakland Terrace 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
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Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~500 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakland Terrace Elementary
How many students attend Oakland Terrace Elementary?
Oakland Terrace Elementary has 500 students enrolled. It is a public school in Silver Spring, MD. CCD year-over-year: 530 (2022-23) → 501 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakland Terrace Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakland Terrace Elementary is 12.5:1, which is 14% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 20% 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 Oakland Terrace Elementary?
29.6% of students at Oakland Terrace Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakland Terrace Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oakland Terrace Elementary is White at 37.3% of enrollment, in Silver Spring, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakland Terrace Elementary?
Oakland Terrace 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 Oakland Terrace Elementary rank among schools in Silver Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland Terrace Elementary ranks #10 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 Oakland Terrace 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.