Rachel Carson Elementary

100 Tschiffely Square Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/rachelcarsones/

671 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rachel Carson Elementary School, located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is a highly regarded public school serving students in Montgomery County (MCPS). Named after the renowned environmentalist and author, the school fosters a learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth. It is known for its strong community involvement and a commitment to providing a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school is part of the Quince Orchard cluster and maintains a reputation for high standardized test scores and a dedicated faculty focused on personalized student support. Beyond academics, Rachel Carson Elementary offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to nurture students' interests in arts, science, and community service. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and character development, the school strives to create a supportive foundation where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

671

Total Students

40.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rachel Carson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	303
Hispanic	151
Black	55
Asian	106
Two or More	54
Pacific Islander	1

White
303 (45.2%)
Hispanic
151 (22.5%)
Asian
106 (15.8%)
Black
55 (8.2%)
Two or More
54 (8.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)740-1840
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/rachelcarsones/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	671
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	157
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 34

Kindergarten 98

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 115

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 118

Grade 5 109

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rachel Carson Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	34
Kindergarten	98
Grade 1	86
Grade 2	115
Grade 3	111
Grade 4	118
Grade 5	109

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rachel Carson Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	331	49.3%
Male	339	50.5%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)