- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gaithersburg, MD
Whetstone Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Whetstone Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240048000953
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whetstone Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Maryland schools.
- #5 of 16
- schools in Gaithersburg · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 66.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Whetstone Elementary has class sizes smaller than 81% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whetstone Elementary ranks #5 of 16 schools in Gaithersburg, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000953 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Whetstone Elementary held near 718 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.3 → 58.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 240048000953 · Gaithersburg, MD Other · MID · TRAD
711 enr · 12.1:1 · 66.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Whetstone Elementary held near 718 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.3 → 58.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Whetstone 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 711
Whetstone Elementary
711 students
What this shows Whetstone Elementary reports 711 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whetstone Elementary compares
Whetstone 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.3% | ▲ 35% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 711 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
711
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 19% in Maryland - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.3%
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 356 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 57.1%
African American 25.7%
Asian 7.9%
White 5.9%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Whetstone 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 Whetstone 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whetstone 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
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
Rosemont Elementary
Standard public school
564 students 10.8:1 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 (~711 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whetstone Elementary
How many students attend Whetstone Elementary?
Whetstone Elementary has 711 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gaithersburg, MD. CCD year-over-year: 715 (2022-23) → 718 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whetstone Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Whetstone Elementary is 12.1:1, which is 17% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 23% 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 Whetstone Elementary?
66.3% of students at Whetstone Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whetstone Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Whetstone Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 57.1% of enrollment, in Gaithersburg, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whetstone Elementary?
Whetstone Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Whetstone Elementary rank among schools in Gaithersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Whetstone Elementary ranks #5 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 Whetstone 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.