- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Montgomery Village, MD
Watkins Mill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Watkins Mill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240048000944
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Watkins Mill Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Montgomery Village · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 80.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Watkins Mill Elementary has class sizes smaller than 88% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Watkins Mill Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Montgomery Village, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000944 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Watkins Mill Elementary held near 716 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 67.9 → 66.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 240048000944 · Montgomery Village, MD Other · MID · TRAD
734 enr · 11:1 · 80.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Watkins Mill Elementary held near 716 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 67.9 → 66.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Watkins Mill 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 734
Watkins Mill Elementary
734 students
What this shows Watkins Mill Elementary reports 734 students on the CCD universe file.
How Watkins Mill Elementary compares
Watkins Mill 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.5% | ▲ 64% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 734 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
734
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 12% in Maryland - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.0%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 367 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 74.9%
African American 13.6%
Asian 6.1%
White 2.7%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Watkins Mill Elementary is less 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 Watkins Mill 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gaithersburg High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Watkins Mill 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 (~734 students)
Frequently asked questions about Watkins Mill Elementary
How many students attend Watkins Mill Elementary?
Watkins Mill Elementary has 734 students enrolled. It is a public school in Montgomery Village, MD. CCD year-over-year: 735 (2022-23) → 716 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watkins Mill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Watkins Mill Elementary is 11:1, which is 24% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 30% 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 Watkins Mill Elementary?
80.5% of students at Watkins Mill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Watkins Mill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Watkins Mill Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 74.9% of enrollment, in Montgomery Village, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Watkins Mill Elementary?
Watkins Mill 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 Watkins Mill Elementary rank among public schools in Montgomery Village?
By Resource Investment Index, Watkins Mill Elementary ranks #2 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 Watkins Mill 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.