Greencastle Elementary

13611 Robey Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20904

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/greencastlees/

722 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Greencastle Elementary School, located on Robey Road in Silver Spring, Maryland, is a public elementary school serving students within the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and social-emotional development. As part of a large and diverse school district, Greencastle works to provide a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state standards, often incorporating modern technology and collaborative learning practices to prepare students for success in higher grade levels.

Beyond its academic core, the school is deeply integrated into the local Silver Spring community. The facility typically hosts a variety of extracurricular programs, parent-teacher associations, and community outreach efforts aimed at bridging the gap between home and school life. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student-centered growth, Greencastle Elementary strives to offer a nurturing setting where children from diverse backgrounds can thrive, build foundational skills, and develop as well-rounded individuals.

722

Total Students

58.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Greencastle Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	149
Black	478
Asian	49
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	1

Black
478 (66.2%)
Hispanic
149 (20.6%)
Asian
49 (6.8%)
White
26 (3.6%)
Two or More
19 (2.6%)
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:	(240)740-1420
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/greencastlees/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	722
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	386
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 74

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 113

Grade 2 114

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 109