- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bethesda, MD
Westbrook Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Westbrook Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240048000948
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westbrook Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Bethesda · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 11.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Westbrook Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westbrook Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Bethesda, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000948 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Westbrook Elementary held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.5 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 240048000948 · Bethesda, MD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
468 enr · 14.6:1 · 11.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Westbrook Elementary held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.5 → 32.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Westbrook 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 468
Westbrook Elementary
468 students
What this shows Westbrook Elementary reports 468 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westbrook Elementary compares
Westbrook 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.7% | ▼ 76% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 52% in Maryland - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 468 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 60.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Asian 10.9%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 5.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Westbrook 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 Westbrook Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walter Johnson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheaton High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gaithersburg High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westbrook 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 elementary schools in Bethesda
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Burning Tree Elementary
Standard public school
479 students 15:1 students per teacher
Bradley Hills Elementary
Standard public school
474 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Bannockburn Elementary
Standard public school
446 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Carderock Springs Elementary
Standard public school
363 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~468 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westbrook Elementary
How many students attend Westbrook Elementary?
Westbrook Elementary has 468 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bethesda, MD. CCD year-over-year: 496 (2022-23) → 513 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westbrook Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Westbrook Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westbrook Elementary?
11.7% of students at Westbrook Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westbrook Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Westbrook Elementary is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in Bethesda, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westbrook Elementary?
Westbrook 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 Westbrook Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bethesda?
By Resource Investment Index, Westbrook Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Bethesda, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bethesda on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Westbrook 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.