Oakland Terrace Elementary

2720 Plyers Mill Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20902

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/oaklandes/

500 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Oakland Terrace Elementary School, located in Silver Spring, Maryland, is a public school serving students in prekindergarten through grade 5. As part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) district, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic program that fosters intellectual growth while prioritizing the social-emotional development of its diverse student body. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, utilizing the MCPS curriculum to ensure students build strong foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and the arts.

Beyond the classroom, Oakland Terrace is known for its active school community and dedication to parent engagement. The school offers various extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities designed to keep students motivated and involved. With a focus on inclusive practices, the staff works closely with families and the surrounding neighborhood to prepare students for academic success in middle school and beyond, upholding the district's standards for excellence and equity in education.

500

Total Students

43.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oakland Terrace Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	182
Black	76
Asian	19
Two or More	35
American Indian	1

White
186 (37.3%)
Hispanic
182 (36.5%)
Black
76 (15.2%)
Two or More
35 (7.0%)
Asian
19 (3.8%)
American Indian
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)740-4880
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/oaklandes/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	121
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 53

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 68

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Oakland Terrace Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	53
Kindergarten	77
Grade 1	74
Grade 2	100
Grade 3	68
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	68

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Oakland Terrace Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	237	47.4%
Male	262	52.4%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)