- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Germantown, MD
S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
Federal NCES profile for S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240048010502
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Maryland schools.
- #11 of 12
- schools in Germantown · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 62.7%
- free-lunch eligible
S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary has class sizes smaller than 85% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary ranks #11 of 12 schools in Germantown, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048010502 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.7 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 240048010502 · Germantown, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 11.4:1 · 62.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.7 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
S. Christa Mcauliffe 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 467
S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
467 students
What this shows S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary compares
S. Christa Mcauliffe 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.7% | ▲ 28% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 15% in Maryland - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.2%
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 467 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 41.3%
African American 36.6%
White 8.1%
Asian 7.9%
Two or More 6.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, S. Christa Mcauliffe 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 S. Christa Mcauliffe 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gaithersburg High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to S. Christa Mcauliffe 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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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 (~467 students)
Frequently asked questions about S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
How many students attend S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary?
S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary has 467 students enrolled. It is a public school in Germantown, MD. CCD year-over-year: 517 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary is 11.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 27% 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 S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary?
62.7% of students at S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary?
The largest demographic group at S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 41.3% of enrollment, in Germantown, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary?
S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary rank among schools in Germantown?
By Resource Investment Index, S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary ranks #11 of 12 schools in Germantown, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Germantown on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides S. Christa Mcauliffe 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.