Weller Road Elementary

3301 Weller Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20906

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/wellerroades/

691 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Weller Road Elementary School, located in Silver Spring, Maryland, is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Situated in a diverse residential area, the school serves a multicultural student population and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional growth of every child. The school places a strong emphasis on foundational literacy and mathematics while providing resources to ensure students are well-prepared for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its core curriculum, Weller Road Elementary is known for cultivating a supportive community partnership between teachers, parents, and local organizations. The school often utilizes its proximity to neighborhood resources to provide extracurricular opportunities and student support services. By focusing on differentiated instruction and data-driven teaching methods, the staff aims to bridge achievement gaps and help students reach their full potential within the MCPS framework.

691

Total Students

60.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Weller Road Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	580
Black	48
Asian	28
Two or More	8
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
580 (83.9%)
Black
48 (6.9%)
Asian
28 (4.1%)
White
26 (3.8%)
Two or More
8 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	(301)287-8601
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/wellerroades/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	691
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	377
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	74

* 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 72

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 128

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Weller Road Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	72
Kindergarten	88
Grade 1	97
Grade 2	92
Grade 3	106
Grade 4	108
Grade 5	128

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Weller Road Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	340	49.2%
Male	351	50.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)