- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Silver Spring, MD
Pine Crest Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pine Crest Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240048000893
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pine Crest Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Maryland schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Silver Spring · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pine Crest Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Crest Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Silver Spring, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000893 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Pine Crest Elementary held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 32.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 240048000893 · Silver Spring, MD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
493 enr · 16.4:1 · 52.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Pine Crest Elementary held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 32.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Pine Crest 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 493
Pine Crest Elementary
493 students
What this shows Pine Crest Elementary reports 493 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pine Crest Elementary compares
Pine Crest 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▲ 7% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in Maryland - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.0%
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 493 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 46.2%
White 25.8%
African American 17.4%
Asian 5.5%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Pine Crest 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 Pine Crest Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walter Johnson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheaton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gaithersburg High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pine Crest 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
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
Oak View Elementary
Standard public school
423 students 14.1:1 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 (~493 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pine Crest Elementary
How many students attend Pine Crest Elementary?
Pine Crest Elementary has 493 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Silver Spring, MD. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 471 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Crest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Crest Elementary is 16.4:1, which is 13% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pine Crest Elementary?
52.6% of students at Pine Crest Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pine Crest Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pine Crest Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment, in Silver Spring, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine Crest Elementary?
Pine Crest Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Pine Crest Elementary rank among elementary schools in Silver Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Crest Elementary ranks #4 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 Pine Crest 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.