Flora M. Singer Elementary

2600 Hayden Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20902

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/singeres/

653 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Flora M. Singer Elementary School, located in Silver Spring, Maryland, is a public elementary school serving the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) district. Named after a dedicated local community volunteer and activist, the school aims to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment that mirrors the spirit of its namesake. It serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing a comprehensive academic program that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on building a strong community partnership between students, staff, and families. With a curriculum aligned with MCPS standards, Flora M. Singer places a significant emphasis on differentiated instruction to meet the varied learning needs of its student body. Beyond the classroom, the school typically offers a range of extracurricular opportunities and enrichment activities designed to encourage student curiosity, collaboration, and civic engagement, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience for all children.

653

Total Students

55.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Flora M. Singer Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	221
Hispanic	257
Black	90
Asian	37
Two or More	46
American Indian	2

Hispanic
257 (39.4%)
White
221 (33.8%)
Black
90 (13.8%)
Two or More
46 (7.0%)
Asian
37 (5.7%)
American Indian
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)740-0330
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/singeres/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	653
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	214
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 19

Kindergarten 123

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 123

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 103

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Flora M. Singer Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	123
Grade 1	97
Grade 2	97
Grade 3	123
Grade 4	91
Grade 5	103

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Flora M. Singer Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	271	41.5%
Male	382	58.5%

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