Captain James E. Daly Elementary

20301 Brandermill Dr
Germantown, MD 20876

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/dalyes/

472 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Captain James E. Daly Elementary School is a public school located in Germantown, Maryland, serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive community. The school is named in honor of Captain James E. Daly, a local hero and veteran, and it strives to uphold values of service and integrity within its daily operations.

Academically, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, utilizing the rigorous standards established by the MCPS district. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Daly Elementary places a strong focus on student engagement, collaboration, and the integration of technology to prepare students for future success. With a dedication to equity and individualized support, the school actively partners with parents and the broader Germantown community to create a nurturing atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

472

Total Students

41.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Captain James E. Daly Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	272
Black	132
Asian	25
Two or More	14
American Indian	3

Hispanic
272 (57.6%)
Black
132 (28.0%)
White
26 (5.5%)
Asian
25 (5.3%)
Two or More
14 (3.0%)
American Indian
3 (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)740-0600
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/dalyes/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	472
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	235
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 19

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 92

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Captain James E. Daly Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	74
Grade 1	76
Grade 2	77
Grade 3	67
Grade 4	67
Grade 5	92

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Captain James E. Daly Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	229	48.5%
Male	243	51.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)