Georgian Forest Elementary

3100 Regina Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20906

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/georgianforestes/

600 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Georgian Forest Elementary School, located in Silver Spring, 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 aligned with state standards, and it offers various programs designed to meet the unique needs of its students, including English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) services and specialized instructional support to help every child achieve their full potential.

Beyond its academic offerings, Georgian Forest is known for cultivating a strong sense of community. The school actively encourages parental and community involvement through its PTA and various volunteer opportunities, viewing these partnerships as essential to student success. With a commitment to inclusivity and a focus on preparing students for future success in middle school and beyond, the school strives to provide a safe, nurturing, and culturally responsive atmosphere where students from all backgrounds can thrive.

600

Total Students

47.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Georgian Forest Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	451
Black	98
Asian	18
Two or More	6
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
451 (75.2%)
Black
98 (16.3%)
White
20 (3.3%)
Asian
18 (3.0%)
Two or More
6 (1.0%)
American Indian
5 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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)740-0720
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/georgianforestes/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	600
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	303
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 54

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 112

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 63

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Georgian Forest Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	54
Kindergarten	84
Grade 1	112
Grade 2	96
Grade 3	112
Grade 4	79
Grade 5	63

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Georgian Forest Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	285	47.5%
Male	315	52.5%

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