College Gardens Elementary

1700 Yale Place
Rockville, MD 20850

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/collegegardenses/

506 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

College Gardens Elementary School, located in Rockville, Maryland, is a highly regarded institution within the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive community. The campus environment emphasizes global awareness and critical thinking, encouraging students to become active, engaged learners from an early age.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, College Gardens is distinguished by its dedicated teaching staff and strong parent-teacher involvement, which contribute to a collaborative school culture. The school offers various extracurricular programs and enrichment opportunities designed to nurture students' unique talents and interests. As a cornerstone of the Rockville community, College Gardens Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares its students for future success in middle school and beyond.

506

Total Students

36.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for College Gardens Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	121
Hispanic	109
Black	144
Asian	86
Two or More	46

Black
144 (28.5%)
White
121 (23.9%)
Hispanic
109 (21.5%)
Asian
86 (17.0%)
Two or More
46 (9.1%)

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:	(301)279-8470
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/collegegardenses/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	506
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	191
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 16

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 92

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for College Gardens Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	16
Kindergarten	53
Grade 1	86
Grade 2	79
Grade 3	85
Grade 4	95
Grade 5	92

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for College Gardens Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	266	52.6%
Male	240	47.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)