Galway Elementary

12612 Galway Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20904

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/galwayes/

695 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Galway Elementary School, located in Silver Spring, Maryland, is a vibrant part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to achieve academic excellence. Its curriculum is designed to meet the unique needs of its learners, emphasizing core subjects while integrating character development and social-emotional growth to prepare children for success in a global society.

Beyond the classroom, Galway Elementary is known for its strong emphasis on community engagement and parental involvement. The school frequently promotes collaborative partnerships between teachers, families, and the surrounding neighborhood to create a supportive network for student development. With a commitment to modern educational standards, the school utilizes various resources and initiatives to ensure that every student has access to a well-rounded education that promotes curiosity, innovation, and lifelong learning.

695

Total Students

61.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Galway Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	216
Black	390
Asian	47
Two or More	19

Black
390 (56.1%)
Hispanic
216 (31.1%)
Asian
47 (6.8%)
White
23 (3.3%)
Two or More
19 (2.7%)

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)740-0140
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/galwayes/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	695
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	350
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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 34

Kindergarten 112

Grade 1 112

Grade 2 126

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 118