Enrollment
2,185
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Potomac, MD
Winston Churchill High
Federal NCES profile for Winston Churchill High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240048000956
👥 S:T ratio 27
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winston Churchill High earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Potomac · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 9.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Winston Churchill High has class sizes larger than 91% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winston Churchill High ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Potomac, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000956 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
120.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.4%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winston Churchill High compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Winston Churchill High
Winston Churchill High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Potomac, Maryland, enrolling 2,185 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.2:1 is larger than about 91% of Maryland schools and 26% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.4% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the Maryland average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maryland, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,185 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 34 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and Asian (33%) (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 28 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 243 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
13.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Montgomery County Public Schools also operates Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students) and Walter Johnson High (3,016 students) alongside Winston Churchill High.
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 Winston Churchill High compares
Winston Churchill High on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.4% | ▼ 81% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,185 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,185
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Maryland - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.6%
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
$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
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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
White 40.0%
Asian 33.0%
African American 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Winston Churchill High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County Public Schools, which includes Winston Churchill High.
$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 Winston Churchill High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walter Johnson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wheaton High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gaithersburg High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winston Churchill High'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 high 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 (~2,185 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Winston Churchill High
How many students attend Winston Churchill High?
Winston Churchill High has 2,185 students enrolled. It is a high school in Potomac, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winston Churchill High?
The student-teacher ratio at Winston Churchill High is 18.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Winston Churchill High?
9.4% of students at Winston Churchill High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winston Churchill High?
The largest demographic group at Winston Churchill High is White at 40.0% of enrollment, in Potomac, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winston Churchill High?
Winston Churchill High has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Winston Churchill High rank among public schools in Potomac?
By Resource Investment Index, Winston Churchill High ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Potomac, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Potomac on the city page.
Is Winston Churchill High a good school?
Winston Churchill High earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland. 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 Winston Churchill High, 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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