- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240048000956
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 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 54/100 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
- 54
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Winston Churchill High held near 2,203 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 120.9 → 123.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 240048000956 · Potomac, MD High · LARGE · TRAD
2,185 enr · 18.2:1 · 9.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Winston Churchill High held near 2,203 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 120.9 → 123.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Winston Churchill High 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
Winston Churchill High
2,185 students
What this shows Winston Churchill High reports 2,185 students on the CCD universe file.
How Winston Churchill High compares
Winston Churchill High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 3,016
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~2,185 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,234 (2022-23) → 2,203 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
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 54/100 (higher 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 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.
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.