- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rockville, MD
Thomas S. Wootton High
Federal NCES profile for Thomas S. Wootton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240048000934
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas S. Wootton High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Rockville · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 11.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas S. Wootton High has class sizes larger than 89% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas S. Wootton High ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Rockville, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000934 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 240048000934 · Rockville, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,870 enr · 18:1 · 11.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 5 high schools in Rockville. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Thomas S. Wootton High 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
Thomas S. Wootton High
1,870 students
What this shows Thomas S. Wootton High reports 1,870 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas S. Wootton High compares
Thomas S. Wootton High on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.3% | ▼ 77% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,870 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,870
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in Maryland - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 37.6%
White 34.1%
African American 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 37.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Thomas S. Wootton High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 30
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County Public Schools, which includes Thomas S. Wootton High.
$19,456
Per student
+4%
vs Maryland
Avg $18,753
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 66.0%
State 23.7%
Federal 10.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Thomas S. Wootton High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walter Johnson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wheaton High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gaithersburg High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas S. Wootton High'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 high schools in Rockville
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Richard Montgomery High
Standard public school
2,366 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Col. Zadok Magruder High
Standard public school
1,671 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Rockville High
Standard public school
1,550 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Alternative Programs
Alternative education program
1 students
Nationwide high 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 (~1,870 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas S. Wootton High
How many students attend Thomas S. Wootton High?
Thomas S. Wootton High has 1,870 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rockville, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas S. Wootton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas S. Wootton High is 18:1, which is 24% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas S. Wootton High?
11.3% of students at Thomas S. Wootton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas S. Wootton High?
The largest demographic group at Thomas S. Wootton High is Asian at 37.6% of enrollment, in Rockville, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas S. Wootton High?
Thomas S. Wootton High has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Thomas S. Wootton High rank among high schools in Rockville?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas S. Wootton High ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Rockville, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Rockville on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Thomas S. Wootton High, 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.
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