- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clarksburg, MD
Wilson Wims Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wilson Wims Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240048001721
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson Wims Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Maryland schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Clarksburg · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 16.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilson Wims Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Wims Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Clarksburg, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048001721 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Wilson Wims Elementary School shrank from 563 students in 2022-23 to 521 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 38.2 → 38.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 240048001721 · Clarksburg, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
484 enr · 12.7:1 · 16.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Wilson Wims Elementary School shrank from 563 students in 2022-23 to 521 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE added 38.2 → 38.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Wilson Wims Elementary School 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 484
Wilson Wims Elementary School
484 students
What this shows Wilson Wims Elementary School reports 484 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilson Wims Elementary School compares
Wilson Wims Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.5% | ▼ 66% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
484
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 26% in Maryland - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 484 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
Asian 37.4%
African American 22.5%
White 19.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 6.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 37.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.0, Wilson Wims Elementary School 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 Wilson Wims Elementary School 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheaton High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gaithersburg High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilson Wims Elementary School'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 Clarksburg
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~484 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilson Wims Elementary School
How many students attend Wilson Wims Elementary School?
Wilson Wims Elementary School has 484 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clarksburg, MD. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Wims Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Wims Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 19% 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 Wilson Wims Elementary School?
16.5% of students at Wilson Wims Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson Wims Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wilson Wims Elementary School is Asian at 37.4% of enrollment, in Clarksburg, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson Wims Elementary School?
Wilson Wims Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Wilson Wims Elementary School rank among schools in Clarksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Wims Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Clarksburg, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clarksburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Wilson Wims Elementary School, 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.