- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Germantown, MD
Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240048001181
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #5 of 20
- public schools in Germantown · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary ranks #5 of 20 public schools in Germantown, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048001181 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary held near 569 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 39.0 → 39.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 240048001181 · Germantown, MD Elementary · MID · TRAD
530 enr · 13.6:1 · 25.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary held near 569 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 39.0 → 39.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Spark M. Matsunaga 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 530
Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary
530 students
What this shows Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary reports 530 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary compares
Spark M. Matsunaga 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 48% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in Maryland - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.9%
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 353 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
Asian 37.2%
African American 22.1%
White 16.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Two or More 8.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 37.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.5, Spark M. Matsunaga 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 Spark M. Matsunaga 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 Spark M. Matsunaga 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 Germantown
1 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 (~530 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary
How many students attend Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary?
Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary has 530 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Germantown, MD. CCD year-over-year: 567 (2022-23) → 569 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 13% 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 Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary?
25.4% of students at Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary is Asian at 37.2% of enrollment, in Germantown, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary?
Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary rank among public schools in Germantown?
By Resource Investment Index, Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary ranks #5 of 20 public 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 public schools in Germantown on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Spark M. Matsunaga 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.