- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Takoma Park, MD
Rolling Terrace Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rolling Terrace Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240048000913
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rolling Terrace Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Takoma Park · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 82.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Rolling Terrace Elementary has class sizes smaller than 92% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rolling Terrace Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Takoma Park, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000913 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Rolling Terrace Elementary shrank from 709 students in 2022-23 to 656 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 62.5 → 65.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 240048000913 · Takoma Park, MD Other · MID · TRAD
645 enr · 10.4:1 · 82.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Rolling Terrace Elementary shrank from 709 students in 2022-23 to 656 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE added 62.5 → 65.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Rolling 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 645
Rolling Terrace Elementary
645 students
What this shows Rolling Terrace Elementary reports 645 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rolling Terrace Elementary compares
Rolling 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 69% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 645 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
645
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 8% in Maryland - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.0%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 323 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 81.7%
African American 10.7%
White 5.1%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.8, Rolling Terrace Elementary is less 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 Rolling Terrace 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rolling 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
Similar other schools in Takoma Park
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~645 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rolling Terrace Elementary
How many students attend Rolling Terrace Elementary?
Rolling Terrace Elementary has 645 students enrolled. It is a public school in Takoma Park, MD. CCD year-over-year: 709 (2022-23) → 656 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rolling Terrace Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rolling Terrace Elementary is 10.4:1, which is 28% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 34% 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 Rolling Terrace Elementary?
82.8% of students at Rolling Terrace Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rolling Terrace Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rolling Terrace Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 81.7% of enrollment, in Takoma Park, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rolling Terrace Elementary?
Rolling Terrace Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Rolling Terrace Elementary rank among schools in Takoma Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Rolling Terrace Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Takoma Park, 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 Rolling 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.