Rock Creek Valley Elementary

5121 Russett Rd
Rockville, MD 20853

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/rcvalleyes/

332 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rock Creek Valley Elementary School, located in Rockville, Maryland, is a public elementary school serving students in the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) district. Nestled in a residential community, the school emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. It focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its community-oriented atmosphere and active parent involvement, which plays a significant role in its daily operations and special events. Rock Creek Valley offers a variety of extracurricular programs and support services intended to enrich the student experience, including opportunities for creative expression and physical activity. As part of the larger MCPS system, the school benefits from district-wide resources and standardized educational goals, while maintaining its unique local identity as a neighborhood hub for early education.

332

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rock Creek Valley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	97
Hispanic	150
Black	30
Asian	34
Two or More	19
American Indian	2

Hispanic
150 (45.2%)
White
97 (29.2%)
Asian
34 (10.2%)
Black
30 (9.0%)
Two or More
19 (5.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

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)740-1240
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/rcvalleyes/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	332
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	99
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 17

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 43

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rock Creek Valley Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	17
Kindergarten	44
Grade 1	56
Grade 2	63
Grade 3	52
Grade 4	57
Grade 5	43

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rock Creek Valley Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	158	47.6%
Male	174	52.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)