School Overview
Ronald A. McNair Elementary School, located in Germantown, Maryland, is a public school serving students in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). Named after the esteemed physicist and NASA astronaut Ronald McNair, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment of academic excellence, curiosity, and character development. The school serves a diverse student population and places a strong emphasis on providing a rigorous curriculum that prepares children for future success while encouraging them to embody the perseverance and intellectual spirit associated with its namesake.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to community engagement and collaborative learning. By offering a variety of academic programs and extracurricular opportunities, Ronald A. McNair Elementary seeks to address the unique needs of every student, supporting their growth not only in core subjects like literacy and mathematics but also in social-emotional development. With a focus on inclusive education and parent-teacher partnerships, the school strives to maintain a welcoming atmosphere where students are empowered to explore, innovate, and thrive within a supportive academic community.
673
Total Students
42.1
Full-Time Teachers
16.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
33.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr. Ronald E. McNair Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White122
Hispanic134
Black172
Asian190
Two or More53
Pacific Islander2
  • Asian
    190 (28.2%)
  • Black
    172 (25.6%)
  • Hispanic
    134 (19.9%)
  • White
    122 (18.1%)
  • Two or More
    53 (7.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.3%)
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)740-6830
Website: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/ronaldmcnaires/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 673
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 181
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 45
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 20
Kindergarten 97
Grade 1 110
Grade 2 96
Grade 3 124
Grade 4 108
Grade 5 118

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dr. Ronald E. McNair Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten20
Kindergarten97
Grade 1110
Grade 296
Grade 3124
Grade 4108
Grade 5118
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dr. Ronald E. McNair Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female33449.6%
Male33950.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)