Bradley Hills Elementary

8701 Hartsdale Ave
Bethesda, MD 20817

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/bradleyhillses/

474 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bradley Hills Elementary School, located in the prestigious neighborhood of Bethesda, Maryland, is a highly regarded public school within the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-known for its strong academic reputation, dedicated teaching staff, and a vibrant, supportive community. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, balancing rigorous core curriculum standards with enrichment opportunities designed to foster critical thinking and creativity in its student body.

Beyond its academic focus, Bradley Hills is noted for its high level of parental involvement and a robust PTA that actively supports school programs, cultural events, and facility improvements. Its location in Bethesda provides the school with a stable, resource-rich environment, contributing to its consistently high performance ratings. As part of the Whitman High School cluster, Bradley Hills is frequently cited as a preferred institution for families seeking a comprehensive elementary foundation within a collaborative and inclusive neighborhood setting.

474

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

2.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bradley Hills Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	306
Hispanic	44
Black	10
Asian	68
Two or More	46

White
306 (64.6%)
Asian
68 (14.3%)
Two or More
46 (9.7%)
Hispanic
44 (9.3%)
Black
10 (2.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Montgomery County Public Schools
Phone:	(240)204-5210
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/bradleyhillses/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	474
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	7
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bradley Hills Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	57
Grade 1	83
Grade 2	73
Grade 3	91
Grade 4	92
Grade 5	78

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bradley Hills Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	220	46.4%
Male	254	53.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)