- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Montgomery Village, MD
Stedwick Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Stedwick Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240048000927
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stedwick Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Maryland schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Montgomery Village · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 63.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Stedwick Elementary has class sizes smaller than 83% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stedwick Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Montgomery Village, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000927 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Stedwick Elementary held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 41.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 240048000927 · Montgomery Village, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
492 enr · 11.7:1 · 63.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Stedwick Elementary held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 41.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Stedwick 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 492
Stedwick Elementary
492 students
What this shows Stedwick Elementary reports 492 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stedwick Elementary compares
Stedwick 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.1% | ▲ 29% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
492
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 17% in Maryland - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.1%
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 492 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.7%
African American 31.2%
Asian 6.5%
White 6.1%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Stedwick 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 Stedwick 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 Stedwick 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 Montgomery Village
1 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 (~492 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Stedwick Elementary
How many students attend Stedwick Elementary?
Stedwick Elementary has 492 students enrolled. It is a public school in Montgomery Village, MD. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 512 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stedwick Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stedwick Elementary is 11.7:1, which is 19% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 25% 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 Stedwick Elementary?
63.1% of students at Stedwick Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stedwick Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Stedwick Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 51.7% of enrollment, in Montgomery Village, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stedwick Elementary?
Stedwick Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Stedwick Elementary rank among public schools in Montgomery Village?
By Resource Investment Index, Stedwick Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Montgomery Village, 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 Stedwick 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.