- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Germantown, MD
William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary
Federal NCES profile for William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240048001673
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #7 of 12
- schools in Germantown · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 32.3%
- free-lunch eligible
William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary ranks #7 of 12 schools in Germantown, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048001673 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 40.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 240048001673 · Germantown, MD Other · MID · TRAD
601 enr · 14.7:1 · 32.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 40.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
William B. Gibbs Jr. 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 601
William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary
601 students
What this shows William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary reports 601 students on the CCD universe file.
How William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary compares
William B. Gibbs Jr. 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.3% | ▼ 34% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
601
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 53% in Maryland - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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 601 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 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
African American 28.0%
Asian 26.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
White 16.8%
Two or More 6.3%
Largest group: African American at 28.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.9, William B. Gibbs Jr. 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 William B. Gibbs Jr. 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 | Lower 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 William B. Gibbs Jr. 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
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Captain James E. Daly Elementary
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S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
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Clopper Mill Elementary
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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 (~601 students)
Frequently asked questions about William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary
How many students attend William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary?
William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary has 601 students enrolled. It is a public school in Germantown, MD. CCD year-over-year: 632 (2022-23) → 601 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary?
32.3% of students at William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary?
The largest demographic group at William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary is African American at 28.0% of enrollment, in Germantown, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary?
William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary rank among schools in Germantown?
By Resource Investment Index, William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary ranks #7 of 12 schools in Germantown, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Germantown on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides William B. Gibbs Jr. 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.