Watkins Mill Elementary

19001 Watkins Mill Rd
Montgomery Village, MD 20886

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/watkinsmilles/

734 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Watkins Mill Elementary School, located in Montgomery Village, Maryland, is a vibrant educational institution that serves the diverse community within the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve academic excellence while developing the social and emotional skills necessary to thrive in a global society. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum and providing robust support systems, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Watkins Mill Elementary is known for its strong emphasis on community engagement and the holistic development of its student body. The school actively collaborates with families and local partners to create a collaborative culture that celebrates diversity and encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the school focuses on creating a safe, nurturing, and equitable atmosphere where every student is empowered to reach their full potential.

734

Total Students

65.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Watkins Mill Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	550
Black	100
Asian	45
Two or More	16
American Indian	3

Hispanic
550 (74.9%)
Black
100 (13.6%)
Asian
45 (6.1%)
White
20 (2.7%)
Two or More
16 (2.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

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)740-5280
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/watkinsmilles/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	734
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	394
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 58

Kindergarten 118

Grade 1 120

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 118

Grade 4 113

Grade 5 100

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Watkins Mill Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	58
Kindergarten	118
Grade 1	120
Grade 2	107
Grade 3	118
Grade 4	113
Grade 5	100

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Watkins Mill Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	371	50.5%
Male	363	49.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)