Lois P. Rockwell Elementary

24555 Cutsail Dr
Damascus, MD 20872

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/rockwelles/

518 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lois P. Rockwell Elementary School, located in Damascus, Maryland, is a proud member of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) district. Serving students from kindergarten through grade five, the school is situated in a quiet, residential area of Damascus. It is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive community that emphasizes academic achievement, social-emotional development, and a strong partnership between educators, students, and local families.

As part of the MCPS system, Rockwell Elementary adheres to a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school and beyond, with a focus on literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills. The school typically offers a range of extracurricular opportunities and support services to ensure that students with diverse learning needs are accommodated. By maintaining a focus on core values like respect and responsibility, the school creates a nurturing environment that encourages students to become active, engaged participants in their education.

518

Total Students

37.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lois P. Rockwell Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	184
Hispanic	161
Black	84
Asian	45
Two or More	40
American Indian	4

White
184 (35.5%)
Hispanic
161 (31.1%)
Black
84 (16.2%)
Asian
45 (8.7%)
Two or More
40 (7.7%)
American Indian
4 (0.8%)

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)740-5180
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/rockwelles/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	518
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	147
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 84

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lois P. Rockwell Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	84
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	70
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	69
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	81

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lois P. Rockwell Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	213	41.1%
Male	305	58.9%

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