Montgomery Knolls Elementary

807 Daleview Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20901

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/knollses/

477 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Montgomery Knolls Elementary School, located in Silver Spring, Maryland, is a vibrant public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 2. As part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system, the school focuses on fostering a strong academic foundation during the critical early years of childhood development. The school is known for its inclusive environment, emphasizing the social, emotional, and intellectual growth of its diverse student body through collaborative learning and community engagement.

The school’s mission centers on providing a nurturing and supportive atmosphere where young learners feel encouraged to explore and develop their potential. With a curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to upper elementary levels, Montgomery Knolls places a heavy emphasis on literacy, numeracy, and character development. By maintaining strong partnerships with parents and the surrounding Silver Spring community, the school strives to ensure that every student has access to the resources and personalized attention necessary for a successful start to their educational journey.

477

Total Students

44.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Montgomery Knolls Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	93
Hispanic	214
Black	120
Asian	18
Two or More	31
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
214 (44.9%)
Black
120 (25.2%)
White
93 (19.5%)
Two or More
31 (6.5%)
Asian
18 (3.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)740-0840
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/knollses/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	477
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	233
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 116

Kindergarten 110

Grade 1 120

Grade 2 131