- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rockville, MD
Wheaton Woods Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wheaton Woods Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240048000952
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wheaton Woods Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Maryland schools.
- #11 of 14
- schools in Rockville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 73.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Wheaton Woods Elementary has class sizes smaller than 90% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wheaton Woods Elementary ranks #11 of 14 schools in Rockville, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000952 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Wheaton Woods Elementary held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.3 → 53.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 240048000952 · Rockville, MD Other · MID · TRAD
556 enr · 10.7:1 · 73.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Wheaton Woods Elementary held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.3 → 53.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Wheaton Woods 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 556
Wheaton Woods Elementary
556 students
What this shows Wheaton Woods Elementary reports 556 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wheaton Woods Elementary compares
Wheaton Woods 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.5% | ▲ 50% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
556
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 10% in Maryland - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.6%
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 556 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.1%
African American 22.5%
White 4.1%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Wheaton Woods 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 Wheaton Woods 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 Wheaton Woods 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 Rockville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bayard Rustin Elementary
Standard public school
757 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Luxmanor Elementary
Standard public school
684 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary
Standard public school
621 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Maryvale Elementary
Standard public school
617 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Mill Creek Towne Elementary
Standard public school
528 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
College Gardens Elementary
Standard public school
506 students 15.3:1 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 (~556 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wheaton Woods Elementary
How many students attend Wheaton Woods Elementary?
Wheaton Woods Elementary has 556 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rockville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 559 (2022-23) → 556 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheaton Woods Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wheaton Woods Elementary is 10.7:1, which is 26% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 32% 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 Wheaton Woods Elementary?
73.5% of students at Wheaton Woods Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wheaton Woods Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wheaton Woods Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 69.1% of enrollment, in Rockville, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wheaton Woods Elementary?
Wheaton Woods Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Wheaton Woods Elementary rank among schools in Rockville?
By Resource Investment Index, Wheaton Woods Elementary ranks #11 of 14 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 schools in Rockville on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Wheaton Woods 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.