Bells Mill Elementary

8225 Bells Mill Rd
Potomac, MD 20854

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/bellsmilles/

570 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bells Mill Elementary School, located in the affluent community of Potomac, Maryland, is a highly-regarded public school within the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-known for its strong academic focus, dedicated faculty, and an active, involved parent community. The school environment is designed to foster both intellectual growth and character development, consistently ranking among the top-performing elementary schools in the state due to its rigorous curriculum and high student achievement rates.

Beyond its academic reputation, Bells Mill is celebrated for its inclusive and supportive school culture. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, enrichment programs, and modern resources that encourage students to explore their interests in technology, the arts, and athletics. Its location in a suburban setting allows for a cohesive neighborhood feel, where the partnership between home and school is prioritized to ensure a well-rounded educational experience for every child.

570

Total Students

34.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bells Mill Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	237
Hispanic	55
Black	74
Asian	155
Two or More	47
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
237 (41.6%)
Asian
155 (27.2%)
Black
74 (13.0%)
Hispanic
55 (9.6%)
Two or More
47 (8.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
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)740-0480
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/bellsmilles/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	570
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 20

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 107

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bells Mill Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	77
Grade 1	88
Grade 2	101
Grade 3	97
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	107

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bells Mill Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	260	45.6%
Male	310	54.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)