Monocacy Elementary

18801 Barnesville Road
Dickerson, MD 20842

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/monocacyes/

164 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Monocacy Elementary School, located in the rural setting of Dickerson, Maryland, serves as a focal point for its local community within the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. As one of the smaller schools in the district, it is well-regarded for providing a close-knit, intimate learning environment. Its location on Barnesville Road reflects the school's historical roots in an agricultural area, fostering a unique "country school" atmosphere that emphasizes strong relationships between students, staff, and local families.

Academically, Monocacy Elementary follows the standard rigorous curriculum set by MCPS, but it distinguishes itself through a focus on individualized attention and a supportive culture. The school prioritizes the development of the "whole child," blending academic excellence with opportunities for personal growth in a quiet, focused setting. Because of its smaller student body, the school is often noted for its high level of parental involvement and a collaborative community spirit that helps students transition successfully as they progress toward middle school.

164

Total Students

14.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monocacy Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	108
Hispanic	34
Black	1
Asian	6
Two or More	15

White
108 (65.9%)
Hispanic
34 (20.7%)
Two or More
15 (9.1%)
Asian
6 (3.7%)
Black
1 (0.6%)

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)740-5790
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/monocacyes/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	164
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	32
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 26

Grade 1 20

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 26

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Monocacy Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	26
Grade 1	20
Grade 2	38
Grade 3	25
Grade 4	29
Grade 5	26

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Monocacy Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	82	50%
Male	82	50%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)