- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Takoma Park, MD
Takoma Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Takoma Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240048000932
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Takoma Park Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Maryland schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Takoma Park · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Takoma Park Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Takoma Park Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Takoma Park, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000932 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Takoma Park Elementary held near 598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.2 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 240048000932 · Takoma Park, MD Other · MID · TRAD
559 enr · 16:1 · 37.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Takoma Park Elementary held near 598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.2 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Takoma Park 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 559
Takoma Park Elementary
559 students
What this shows Takoma Park Elementary reports 559 students on the CCD universe file.
How Takoma Park Elementary compares
Takoma Park 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▼ 24% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 559 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
559
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 70% in Maryland - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 373 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 37.1%
African American 29.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 37.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Takoma Park 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 Takoma Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walter Johnson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheaton High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gaithersburg High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Takoma Park 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 Takoma Park
2 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 (~559 students)
Frequently asked questions about Takoma Park Elementary
How many students attend Takoma Park Elementary?
Takoma Park Elementary has 559 students enrolled. It is a public school in Takoma Park, MD. CCD year-over-year: 579 (2022-23) → 598 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Takoma Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Takoma Park Elementary is 16:1, which is 10% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Takoma Park Elementary?
37.3% of students at Takoma Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Takoma Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Takoma Park Elementary is White at 37.1% of enrollment, in Takoma Park, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Takoma Park Elementary?
Takoma Park 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 Takoma Park Elementary rank among schools in Takoma Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Takoma Park Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Takoma Park, 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 Takoma Park 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.