Little Bennett Elementary

23930 Burdette Forest Rd
Clarksburg, MD 20871

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/littlebennettes/

614 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Little Bennett Elementary School, located in the growing community of Clarksburg, Maryland, is a vibrant part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is known for its modern facility and its focus on fostering a collaborative, student-centered learning environment. The school emphasizes academic excellence while maintaining a strong commitment to character development, inclusivity, and the social-emotional well-being of its diverse student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Little Bennett is highly regarded for its active parent-teacher involvement and its dedication to integrating technology into the classroom to prepare students for a rapidly changing world. The school fosters a close-knit community atmosphere, often highlighting programs that encourage creativity, critical thinking, and civic responsibility. By prioritizing partnerships between families, staff, and the local community, Little Bennett strives to provide a supportive foundation that helps every child reach their full potential.

614

Total Students

45.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Little Bennett Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	131
Hispanic	99
Black	154
Asian	201
Two or More	27
American Indian	2

Asian
201 (32.7%)
Black
154 (25.1%)
White
131 (21.3%)
Hispanic
99 (16.1%)
Two or More
27 (4.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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)740-5660
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/littlebennettes/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	614
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	142
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 97

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 113

Grade 5 117

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Little Bennett Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	1
Kindergarten	97
Grade 1	88
Grade 2	104
Grade 3	94
Grade 4	113
Grade 5	117

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Little Bennett Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	284	46.3%
Male	330	53.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)