- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Poolesville, MD
Poolesville High
Federal NCES profile for Poolesville High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240048000897
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poolesville High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Poolesville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 10.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Poolesville High has class sizes larger than 94% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poolesville High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Poolesville, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000897 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Poolesville High held near 1,332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 71.0 → 68.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 240048000897 · Poolesville, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,351 enr · 19:1 · 10.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Poolesville High held near 1,332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 71.0 → 68.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Poolesville High 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
Poolesville High
1,351 students
What this shows Poolesville High reports 1,351 students on the CCD universe file.
How Poolesville High compares
Poolesville High 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 31% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.5% | ▼ 79% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,351 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,351
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 94% in Maryland - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.3%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 38.0%
White 36.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 38.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Poolesville High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
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 Poolesville High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walter Johnson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wheaton High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gaithersburg High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Poolesville High'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
Nationwide high 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 (~1,351 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Frequently asked questions about Poolesville High
How many students attend Poolesville High?
Poolesville High has 1,351 students enrolled. It is a high school in Poolesville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,309 (2022-23) → 1,332 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poolesville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Poolesville High is 19:1, which is 31% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Poolesville High?
10.5% of students at Poolesville High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poolesville High?
The largest demographic group at Poolesville High is Asian at 38.0% of enrollment, in Poolesville, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poolesville High?
Poolesville High has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Poolesville High rank among public schools in Poolesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Poolesville High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Poolesville, 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 Poolesville High, 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.