- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gaithersburg, MD
Washington Grove Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Washington Grove Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240048000943
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Grove Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Maryland schools.
- #8 of 16
- schools in Gaithersburg · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 61.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Grove Elementary has class sizes smaller than 85% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Grove Elementary ranks #8 of 16 schools in Gaithersburg, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000943 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Washington Grove Elementary grew from 434 students in 2022-23 to 459 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 42.6 → 44.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 240048000943 · Gaithersburg, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
480 enr · 11.4:1 · 61.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Washington Grove Elementary grew from 434 students in 2022-23 to 459 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 42.6 → 44.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Washington Grove 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 480
Washington Grove Elementary
480 students
What this shows Washington Grove Elementary reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Grove Elementary compares
Washington Grove Elementary is a growing 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.3% | ▲ 25% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 15% in Maryland - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.0%
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 480 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
Hispanic or Latino 57.5%
African American 21.9%
White 10.8%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Washington Grove 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 Washington Grove 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 Washington Grove 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 Gaithersburg
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
South Lake Elementary
Standard public school
746 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Whetstone Elementary
Standard public school
711 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Rachel Carson Elementary
Standard public school
671 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Gaithersburg Elementary
Standard public school
603 students 8.9:1 students per teacher
Brown Station Elementary
Standard public school
572 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
Harriet R. Tubman Elementary
Standard public school
571 students 13:1 students per teacher
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 (~480 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Grove Elementary
How many students attend Washington Grove Elementary?
Washington Grove Elementary has 480 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gaithersburg, MD. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Grove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Grove Elementary is 11.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 27% 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 Washington Grove Elementary?
61.3% of students at Washington Grove Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Grove Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Washington Grove Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 57.5% of enrollment, in Gaithersburg, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Grove Elementary?
Washington Grove Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Washington Grove Elementary rank among schools in Gaithersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Grove Elementary ranks #8 of 16 schools in Gaithersburg, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gaithersburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Washington Grove 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.