Pine Crest Elementary

201 Woodmoor Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20901

(240)740-1970

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/pinecrestes/

493 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Pine Crest Elementary School, located in the Woodmoor neighborhood of Silver Spring, Maryland, is a public school serving students from prekindergarten through grade 5. As part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and student engagement. It is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and the active involvement of its families, which helps create a supportive atmosphere for its diverse student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Pine Crest offers a variety of programs and extracurricular activities designed to enrich the educational experience and cater to different student interests. The school focuses on preparing students for middle school by emphasizing foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while encouraging critical thinking and collaborative learning. By leveraging its location within a stable, residential community, Pine Crest aims to provide a safe, nurturing environment that promotes both individual achievement and a commitment to civic responsibility.

493

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pine Crest Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	127
Hispanic	228
Black	86
Asian	27
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

Hispanic
228 (46.2%)
White
127 (25.8%)
Black
86 (17.4%)
Asian
27 (5.5%)
Two or More
24 (4.9%)
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)740-1970
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/pinecrestes/
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	217
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

Grade 3 156

Grade 4 168

Grade 5 169

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pine Crest Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Grade 3	156
Grade 4	168
Grade 5	169

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pine Crest Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	257	52.1%
Male	236	47.9%

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