- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rockville, MD
Rock Creek Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rock Creek Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240048000909
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rock Creek Valley Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Maryland schools.
- #3 of 14
- schools in Rockville · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 34.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Rock Creek Valley Elementary has class sizes smaller than 94% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Creek Valley Elementary ranks #3 of 14 schools in Rockville, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000909 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Rock Creek Valley Elementary held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.6 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 240048000909 · Rockville, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
332 enr · 9.8:1 · 34.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Rock Creek Valley Elementary held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.6 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Rock Creek Valley 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 332
Rock Creek Valley Elementary
332 students
What this shows Rock Creek Valley Elementary reports 332 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rock Creek Valley Elementary compares
Rock Creek Valley 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 32% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.3% | ▼ 30% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 6% in Maryland - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.0%
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 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.2%
White 29.2%
Asian 10.2%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Rock Creek Valley 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 Rock Creek Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair High | Larger | Similar 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 Rock Creek Valley 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 other schools in Rockville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bayard Rustin Elementary
Standard public school
757 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Luxmanor Elementary
Standard public school
684 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary
Standard public school
621 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Maryvale Elementary
Standard public school
617 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Wheaton Woods Elementary
Standard public school
556 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Mill Creek Towne Elementary
Standard public school
528 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~332 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rock Creek Valley Elementary
How many students attend Rock Creek Valley Elementary?
Rock Creek Valley Elementary has 332 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rockville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock Creek Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rock Creek Valley Elementary is 9.8:1, which is 32% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 38% 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 Rock Creek Valley Elementary?
34.3% of students at Rock Creek Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rock Creek Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rock Creek Valley Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 45.2% of enrollment, in Rockville, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rock Creek Valley Elementary?
Rock Creek Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Rock Creek Valley Elementary rank among schools in Rockville?
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Creek Valley Elementary ranks #3 of 14 schools in Rockville, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rockville on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Rock Creek Valley 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.