Cedar Grove Elementary

24001 Ridge Rd
Germantown, MD 20876

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/cedargrovees/

326 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cedar Grove Elementary School, located on Ridge Road in Germantown, Maryland, is a public school serving the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) district. It operates as a community-focused learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while fostering the social and emotional development of its student body. As part of a highly regarded school system, Cedar Grove benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum provided by MCPS, which aims to prepare students for success in the middle school years and beyond.

The school is characterized by its dedication to creating an inclusive and supportive atmosphere, often engaging families through various school-wide programs and PTA initiatives. By balancing academic rigor with extracurricular opportunities, Cedar Grove strives to meet the diverse needs of its neighborhood. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub in the Germantown area, consistently working to maintain strong communication channels and academic standards that reflect the broader mission of the Montgomery County educational framework.

326

Total Students

28.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cedar Grove Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	56
Black	52
Asian	127
Two or More	18
American Indian	2

Asian
127 (39.0%)
White
71 (21.8%)
Hispanic
56 (17.2%)
Black
52 (16.0%)
Two or More
18 (5.5%)
American Indian
2 (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)740-6190
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/cedargrovees/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	326
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	75
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 1

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 61

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cedar Grove Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	1
Kindergarten	48
Grade 1	41
Grade 2	52
Grade 3	62
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	61

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cedar Grove Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	157	48.2%
Male	169	51.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)