- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kensington, MD
Stephen Knolls School
Federal NCES profile for Stephen Knolls School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240048000496
👥 S:T ratio 83
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stephen Knolls School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Maryland.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Kensington · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 4.3:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Stephen Knolls School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stephen Knolls School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Kensington, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000496 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Stephen Knolls School shrank from 67 students in 2022-23 to 54 in 2023-24 (-19.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.2 → 10.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 240048000496 · Kensington, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
51 enr · 4.3:1 · 49.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Stephen Knolls School shrank from 67 students in 2022-23 to 54 in 2023-24 (-19.4%). Teacher FTE lost 12.2 → 10.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Stephen Knolls School 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 51
Stephen Knolls School
51 students
What this shows Stephen Knolls School reports 51 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stephen Knolls School compares
Stephen Knolls School 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 | 4.3:1 | ▼ 70% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▲ 1% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 51 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.3:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
51
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
4.3:1
students per teacher
- 70% below state mean
Top 2% in Maryland - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.4%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 35.3%
White 31.4%
African American 23.5%
Asian 9.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Stephen Knolls School is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
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 Stephen Knolls School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair High | Larger | Similar 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stephen Knolls School'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 Kensington
3 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 (~51 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Stephen Knolls School
How many students attend Stephen Knolls School?
Stephen Knolls School has 51 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Kensington, MD. CCD year-over-year: 67 (2022-23) → 54 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stephen Knolls School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stephen Knolls School is 4.3:1, which is 70% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 73% 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 Stephen Knolls School?
49.3% of students at Stephen Knolls School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stephen Knolls School?
The largest demographic group at Stephen Knolls School is Hispanic or Latino at 35.3% of enrollment, in Kensington, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stephen Knolls School?
Stephen Knolls School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stephen Knolls School rank among schools in Kensington?
By Resource Investment Index, Stephen Knolls School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Kensington, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kensington on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Stephen Knolls School, 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.