Wyngate Elementary

9300 Wadsworth Dr
Bethesda, MD 20817

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/wyngatees/

640 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wyngate Elementary School, located in the residential community of Bethesda, Maryland, is a highly regarded public school serving students in Montgomery County (MCPS). Known for its strong academic reputation and supportive learning environment, the school fosters a collaborative culture between staff, students, and a highly engaged parent community. Its curriculum emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy while integrating a variety of enrichment opportunities designed to challenge students and support diverse learning styles.

Beyond the classroom, Wyngate is recognized for its vibrant school spirit and focus on the "whole child," promoting social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement. The school benefits from its location in a stable, family-oriented neighborhood, which contributes to a robust PTA and numerous extracurricular programs. As part of the Montgomery County Public Schools system, Wyngate consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the region, drawing families who value its rigorous standards, experienced faculty, and commitment to preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.

640

Total Students

37.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

3.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wyngate Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	356
Hispanic	96
Black	32
Asian	80
Two or More	76

White
356 (55.6%)
Hispanic
96 (15.0%)
Asian
80 (12.5%)
Two or More
76 (11.9%)
Black
32 (5.0%)

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)740-1080
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/wyngatees/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	640
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	20
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 1

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 115

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 117

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wyngate Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	1
Kindergarten	90
Grade 1	102
Grade 2	115
Grade 3	112
Grade 4	103
Grade 5	117

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wyngate Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	315	49.2%
Male	325	50.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)