School Overview
Fairland Elementary School, located in the Fairland area of Silver Spring, Maryland, is a public school serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. The school is known for its commitment to providing a rigorous academic curriculum while fostering a nurturing environment that supports the social and emotional development of its diverse student body. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking.

Beyond its core academics, Fairland Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and parental involvement. The school frequently collaborates with families to create an inclusive atmosphere where cultural diversity is celebrated and students are encouraged to be active, respectful members of their community. With its proximity to the Fairdale Road corridor, the school serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, offering various programs, extracurricular activities, and support services designed to help every child reach their full potential within the MCPS framework.
553
Total Students
51.4
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fairland Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White27
Hispanic151
Black322
Asian29
Two or More22
American Indian2
  • Black
    322 (58.2%)
  • Hispanic
    151 (27.3%)
  • Asian
    29 (5.2%)
  • White
    27 (4.9%)
  • Two or More
    22 (4.0%)
  • 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)740-0640
Website: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/fairlandes/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 553
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 51.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 282
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 42
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 78
Kindergarten 63
Grade 1 71
Grade 2 81
Grade 3 97
Grade 4 73
Grade 5 90

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Fairland Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten78
Kindergarten63
Grade 171
Grade 281
Grade 397
Grade 473
Grade 590
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Fairland Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female25045.2%
Male30354.8%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)