East Silver Spring Elementary

631 Silver Spring Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/eastsilverspringes/

540 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

East Silver Spring Elementary School is a vibrant, community-focused institution located in the heart of Silver Spring, Maryland. As part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system, the school is known for its commitment to inclusive education and its diverse student population. It serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, emphasizing a collaborative learning environment that fosters academic growth, emotional development, and social responsibility among its students.

The school is particularly recognized for its implementation of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP). This framework encourages students to become inquirers, both in the classroom and in the world at large, by focusing on transdisciplinary themes and global awareness. With a curriculum designed to challenge students while supporting their individual learning needs, East Silver Spring Elementary strives to cultivate a culture of curiosity, critical thinking, and mutual respect, preparing its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

540

Total Students

44.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Silver Spring Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	103
Hispanic	103
Black	281
Asian	17
Two or More	32
American Indian	2

Black
281 (52.2%)
White
103 (19.1%)
Hispanic
103 (19.1%)
Two or More
32 (5.9%)
Asian
17 (3.2%)
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)740-0620
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/eastsilverspringes/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	540
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	255
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 100

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 75