Fox Chapel Elementary

19315 Archdale Rd
Germantown, MD 20876

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/foxchapeles/

617 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fox Chapel Elementary School, located in Germantown, Maryland, is a public school serving students in prekindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. With a diverse student body, the school focuses on implementing the MCPS curriculum to ensure that all learners receive a comprehensive education that prepares them for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic programs, Fox Chapel Elementary prides itself on fostering a strong sense of community between staff, students, and parents. The school actively encourages parental involvement through its active PTA and various volunteer opportunities, which help bridge the gap between home and the classroom. By prioritizing collaborative partnerships and providing a range of extracurricular and support services, Fox Chapel aims to cultivate a supportive culture where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential in a safe and welcoming setting.

617

Total Students

45.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fox Chapel Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	69
Hispanic	288
Black	150
Asian	85
Two or More	22
American Indian	3

Hispanic
288 (46.7%)
Black
150 (24.3%)
Asian
85 (13.8%)
White
69 (11.2%)
Two or More
22 (3.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

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)740-0680
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/foxchapeles/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	617
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	316
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* 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 25

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 118

Grade 5 145

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Fox Chapel Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	25
Kindergarten	81
Grade 1	75
Grade 2	81
Grade 3	92
Grade 4	118
Grade 5	145

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Fox Chapel Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	314	50.9%
Male	303	49.1%

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