Cresthaven Elementary

1234 Cresthaven Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20903

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/cresthavenes/

474 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Cresthaven Elementary School, located in Silver Spring, Maryland, is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Serving a diverse community, the school is known for its focus on providing a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school emphasizes a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community to foster a collaborative learning atmosphere.

Beyond its core curriculum, Cresthaven is recognized for its commitment to inclusive programming and its emphasis on student engagement. The school leverages the resources of the MCPS district to provide various support services and enrichment opportunities designed to help students reach their individual potential. Through its dedicated faculty and community-focused approach, Cresthaven Elementary strives to cultivate lifelong learners who are prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

474

Total Students

40.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cresthaven Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	242
Black	188
Asian	19
Two or More	9
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
242 (51.1%)
Black
188 (39.7%)
Asian
19 (4.0%)
White
11 (2.3%)
Two or More
9 (1.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
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)740-0580
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/cresthavenes/
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	474
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	263
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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

Grade 3 183

Grade 4 142

Grade 5 149

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cresthaven Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Grade 3	183
Grade 4	142
Grade 5	149

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cresthaven Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	232	48.9%
Male	242	51.1%

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