Wheaton Woods Elementary

4510 Faroe Pl
Rockville, MD 20853

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/wheatonwoodses/

556 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wheaton Woods Elementary School, located in Rockville, Maryland, is a public school within the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and equity. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the MCPS district while providing targeted support to ensure that students from various backgrounds—including English language learners and those receiving special education services—can succeed and thrive in the classroom.

Beyond core academics, Wheaton Woods is known for its commitment to community engagement and school culture. The school actively promotes parent and guardian involvement through various initiatives and outreach programs, aiming to build a strong partnership between home and school. By integrating character education and enrichment activities, Wheaton Woods seeks to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond, all within a neighborhood-focused environment that prioritizes safety and inclusion.

556

Total Students

51.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wheaton Woods Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	384
Black	125
Asian	14
Two or More	8
American Indian	2

Hispanic
384 (69.1%)
Black
125 (22.5%)
White
23 (4.1%)
Asian
14 (2.5%)
Two or More
8 (1.4%)
American Indian
2 (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)740-0220
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/wheatonwoodses/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	556
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	290
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	70

* 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 61

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wheaton Woods Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	61
Kindergarten	78
Grade 1	88
Grade 2	87
Grade 3	82
Grade 4	89
Grade 5	71

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wheaton Woods Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	279	50.2%
Male	277	49.8%

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