Enrollment
556
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.5%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wheaton Woods Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wheaton Woods Elementary
Wheaton Woods Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Rockville, Maryland, enrolling 556 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.7:1, Wheaton Woods Elementary is leaner than roughly 90% of Maryland schools and 26% under the state's 14.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 556 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maryland median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 284 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #94.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 556 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Rockville's public schools, it stands alongside Bayard Rustin Elementary (757 students): Wheaton Woods Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.7:1 vs 15.1:1).
Montgomery County Public Schools also operates Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students) and Walter Johnson High (3,016 students) alongside Wheaton Woods Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wheaton Woods Elementary compares
Wheaton Woods Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,101
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County Public Schools, which includes Wheaton Woods Elementary.
$18,101
Per student
-11%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.0%
State 23.7%
Federal 10.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~556 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Wheaton Woods Elementary a good school?
Wheaton Woods Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Maryland schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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