Rock View Elementary

3901 Denfeld Ave
Kensington, MD 20895

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/rockviewes/

588 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rock View Elementary School, located in Kensington, Maryland, is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Serving a diverse student body, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of critical thinking skills. The school is known for its commitment to personalized instruction, aiming to meet the unique needs of every student through a blend of rigorous curriculum and differentiated teaching strategies.

Beyond academics, Rock View Elementary places a strong value on community engagement and parental involvement. The school maintains a collaborative culture where teachers, families, and staff work closely together to create a safe, welcoming atmosphere that encourages students to become responsible, lifelong learners. By providing various extracurricular opportunities and resources, Rock View strives to nurture the whole child, preparing them for success in middle school and beyond within the vibrant Montgomery County community.

588

Total Students

52.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rock View Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	138
Hispanic	309
Black	68
Asian	47
Two or More	23
American Indian	2

Hispanic
309 (52.6%)
White
138 (23.5%)
Black
68 (11.6%)
Asian
47 (8.0%)
Two or More
23 (3.9%)
American Indian
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)740-0920
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/rockviewes/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	588
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	239
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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 21

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rock View Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	21
Kindergarten	104
Grade 1	95
Grade 2	102
Grade 3	91
Grade 4	87
Grade 5	88

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rock View Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	257	43.7%
Male	330	56.1%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)