Great Seneca Creek Elementary

13010 Dairymaid Dr
Germantown, MD 20874

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/greatsenecacreekes/

487 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Great Seneca Creek Elementary School, located in Germantown, Maryland, is a prominent member of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering an inclusive, student-centered learning environment. The school’s mission emphasizes the development of the "whole child," balancing rigorous academic expectations with social-emotional growth and character development to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is known for its strong community involvement and collaborative atmosphere, where educators, parents, and staff work together to support student achievement. Great Seneca Creek offers a wide range of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to cater to various interests and learning styles. With a focus on modern pedagogical practices and high academic standards, the school strives to provide a welcoming atmosphere where students are encouraged to be curious, compassionate, and engaged lifelong learners.

487

Total Students

38.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Great Seneca Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	82
Hispanic	161
Black	147
Asian	54
Two or More	39
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
161 (33.1%)
Black
147 (30.2%)
White
82 (16.8%)
Asian
54 (11.1%)
Two or More
39 (8.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)740-4380
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/greatsenecacreekes/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	212
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 70

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 90

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Great Seneca Creek Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	1
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	69
Grade 2	87
Grade 3	86
Grade 4	84
Grade 5	90

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Great Seneca Creek Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	228	46.8%
Male	259	53.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)