Whetstone Elementary

19201 Thomas Farm Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20879

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/whetstonees/

711 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Whetstone Elementary School, located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is a public school serving students in the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Situated in a residential area of Montgomery County, the school serves a diverse student population and is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment. The school follows the rigorous academic curriculum established by MCPS, focusing on building foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also emphasizing social-emotional development.

Beyond academics, Whetstone Elementary is known for its dedication to building a strong sense of community among students, staff, and families. The school typically offers various extracurricular activities and support programs designed to meet the unique needs of its learners. By maintaining a close partnership with the surrounding Montgomery County community, Whetstone aims to prepare its students for middle school success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning and positive civic engagement.

711

Total Students

57.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whetstone Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	406
Black	183
Asian	56
Two or More	22
American Indian	2

Hispanic
406 (57.1%)
Black
183 (25.7%)
Asian
56 (7.9%)
White
42 (5.9%)
Two or More
22 (3.1%)
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)740-1060
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/whetstonees/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	711
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	336
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	64

* 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 78

Kindergarten 106

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 99

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Whetstone Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	78
Kindergarten	106
Grade 1	105
Grade 2	106
Grade 3	102
Grade 4	115
Grade 5	99

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Whetstone Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	358	50.4%
Male	353	49.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)