S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary

12500 Wisteria Dr
Germantown, MD 20874

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/mcauliffees/

467 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, located in Germantown, Maryland, is a public school serving students in Montgomery County. Named in honor of the teacher and astronaut who perished in the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, the school maintains a commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment. As part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system, the school follows a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond, emphasizing both core academic subjects and social-emotional development.

The school is known for its diverse student body and active parent-teacher community, which plays a significant role in enriching the student experience through various extracurricular activities and school-wide events. With a focus on the legacy of Christa McAuliffe, the staff encourages curiosity and a passion for lifelong learning, often integrating STEM-based values into their approach. Families interested in specific school performance data, enrollment information, or the most current school improvement plans can find detailed resources directly through the official MCPS website link provided.

467

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	193
Black	171
Asian	37
Two or More	28

Hispanic
193 (41.3%)
Black
171 (36.6%)
White
38 (8.1%)
Asian
37 (7.9%)
Two or More
28 (6.0%)

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)740-4920
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/mcauliffees/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	467
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	229
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 37

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	37
Kindergarten	78
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	65
Grade 3	81
Grade 4	72
Grade 5	69

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	232	49.7%
Male	235	50.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)