- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chevy Chase, MD
Somerset Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Somerset Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240048000923
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Chevy Chase · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 17.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerset Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Chevy Chase, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000923 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Somerset Elementary shrank from 338 students in 2022-23 to 303 in 2023-24 (-10.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.1 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 240048000923 · Chevy Chase, MD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
314 enr · 13.1:1 · 17.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Somerset Elementary shrank from 338 students in 2022-23 to 303 in 2023-24 (-10.4%). Teacher FTE lost 24.1 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Somerset 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 314
Somerset Elementary
314 students
What this shows Somerset Elementary reports 314 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somerset Elementary compares
Somerset 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.2% | ▼ 65% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 31% in Maryland - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 314 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
White 48.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Asian 12.4%
African American 12.1%
Two or More 9.9%
Largest group: White at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Somerset 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 Somerset 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 | Similar 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somerset 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 elementary schools in Chevy Chase
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~314 students)
Frequently asked questions about Somerset Elementary
How many students attend Somerset Elementary?
Somerset Elementary has 314 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chevy Chase, MD. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 10% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 17% 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 Somerset Elementary?
17.2% of students at Somerset Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerset Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Somerset Elementary is White at 48.4% of enrollment, in Chevy Chase, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset Elementary?
Somerset 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 Somerset Elementary rank among elementary schools in Chevy Chase?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Chevy Chase, 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 Somerset 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.