Darnestown Elementary

15030 Turkey Foot Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/darnestownes/

356 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Darnestown Elementary School, located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is a public school serving students in the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) district. Situated in a semi-rural, residential area, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment. It serves a diverse student population and is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, providing a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating social-emotional learning to support the holistic development of its students.

The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships between staff, families, and the wider community, which is often facilitated by an active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA). Beyond its core academic offerings, Darnestown Elementary encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities, clubs, and service-learning opportunities. By leveraging the resources of the MCPS system, the school aims to create an inclusive and supportive educational setting that prepares young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

356

Total Students

32.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Darnestown Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	52
Black	34
Asian	53
Two or More	31
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
183 (51.4%)
Asian
53 (14.9%)
Hispanic
52 (14.6%)
Black
34 (9.6%)
Two or More
31 (8.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	(301)284-4260
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/darnestownes/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	51
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 55

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Darnestown Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	61
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	59
Grade 4	59
Grade 5	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Darnestown Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	154	43.3%
Male	202	56.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)