Washington Grove Elementary

8712 Oakmont St
Gaithersburg, MD 20877

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/washingtongrovees/

480 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Washington Grove Elementary School, located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is a public school serving students in Montgomery County. As part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive community environment. The school is known for its commitment to inclusive education, aiming to prepare a diverse student body for future success through a blend of rigorous instruction and social-emotional learning.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Washington Grove emphasizes strong partnerships between parents, staff, and the local community to enhance the student experience. The school facilities and programs are designed to accommodate a wide range of learners, reflecting the district's broader goals of closing achievement gaps and promoting equitable access to resources. Families interested in specific school performance data, extracurricular activities, or staff contact information can find detailed updates and resources through the official MCPS website.

480

Total Students

46.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Grove Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	52
Hispanic	276
Black	105
Asian	28
Two or More	17
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
276 (57.5%)
Black
105 (21.9%)
White
52 (10.8%)
Asian
28 (5.8%)
Two or More
17 (3.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)740-0300
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/washingtongrovees/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	480
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	223
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 119

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 53

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Washington Grove Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	119
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	60
Grade 4	54
Grade 5	53

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Washington Grove Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	242	50.4%
Male	238	49.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)