Enrollment
601
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.3%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary
William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Germantown, Maryland, enrolling 601 students.
At 14.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Maryland median, within a few percentage points of the 14.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 601 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maryland median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Among 279 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #228, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (28%) and Asian (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 601 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Among Germantown's public schools, it stands alongside Waters Landing Elementary (735 students): William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.7:1 vs 13.9:1).
Montgomery County Public Schools also operates Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students) and Walter Johnson High (3,016 students) alongside William B. Gibbs Jr. 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 William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary compares
William B. Gibbs Jr. 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County Public Schools, which includes William B. Gibbs Jr. 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 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
- 3,266
- 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 Germantown
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Waters Landing Elementary
Standard public school
735 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary
Standard public school
673 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Fox Chapel Elementary
Standard public school
617 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Captain James E. Daly Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
Standard public school
467 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Clopper Mill Elementary
Standard public school
458 students 11.4:1 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 (~601 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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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.
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, 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.
Is William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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