Enrollment
376
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bethesda, MD
Seven Locks Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Seven Locks Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240048000919
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seven Locks Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Bethesda · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 6.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Seven Locks Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seven Locks Elementary ranks #1 of 6 schools in Bethesda, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000919 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.5%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-87% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Seven Locks Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Seven Locks Elementary
Seven Locks Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bethesda, Maryland, enrolling 376 students.
At 15:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Maryland median, within a few percentage points of the 14.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.5% free-meal eligibility runs 87% below the Maryland average.
Enrollment of 376 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 72 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #19.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Asian (22%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 376 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Bethesda's public schools, it stands alongside Ashburton Elementary (871 students): Seven Locks Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15:1 vs 17.4:1).
Montgomery County Public Schools also operates Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students) and Walter Johnson High (3,016 students) alongside Seven Locks Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Seven Locks Elementary compares
Seven Locks Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.5% | ▼ 87% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 57% in Maryland - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,101
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 376 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 52.1%
Asian 21.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
African American 6.6%
Two or More 6.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Seven Locks Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County Public Schools, which includes Seven Locks Elementary.
$18,101
Per student
-11%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.0%
State 23.7%
Federal 10.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Seven Locks Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walter Johnson High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheaton High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gaithersburg High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seven Locks Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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 Bethesda
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ashburton Elementary
Standard public school
871 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Bethesda Elementary
Standard public school
645 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Wyngate Elementary
Standard public school
640 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Wood Acres Elementary
Standard public school
609 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Woodlin Elementary
Standard public school
603 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~376 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Seven Locks Elementary
How many students attend Seven Locks Elementary?
Seven Locks Elementary has 376 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bethesda, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seven Locks Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Seven Locks Elementary is 15:1, which is 3% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Seven Locks Elementary?
6.5% of students at Seven Locks Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seven Locks Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Seven Locks Elementary is White at 52.1% of enrollment, in Bethesda, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seven Locks Elementary?
Seven Locks Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Seven Locks Elementary rank among schools in Bethesda?
By Resource Investment Index, Seven Locks Elementary ranks #1 of 6 schools in Bethesda, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bethesda on the city page.
Is Seven Locks Elementary a good school?
Seven Locks Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Seven Locks 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.
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