Piney Branch Elementary

7510 Maple Ave
Takoma Park, MD 20912

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/pineybranches/

575 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Piney Branch Elementary School, located in Takoma Park, Maryland, serves as a cornerstone of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) district. Catering specifically to students in grades 3 through 5, the school is known for its diverse and inclusive environment that reflects the unique, vibrant character of the Takoma Park community. As an upper-elementary institution, Piney Branch focuses on bridging the gap between foundational primary education and the middle school experience, emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional development.

The school is characterized by a strong commitment to fostering a collaborative learning atmosphere, often highlighting programs that encourage critical thinking, creativity, and global awareness. By leveraging its location within a tight-knit urban community, Piney Branch actively engages parents and local stakeholders to enrich the student experience. With a curriculum aligned to MCPS standards, the school strives to provide a supportive setting where students from varied backgrounds are empowered to succeed as they transition toward their secondary education years.

575

Total Students

34.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Piney Branch Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	251
Hispanic	106
Black	157
Asian	14
Two or More	45
American Indian	1

White
251 (43.7%)
Black
157 (27.4%)
Hispanic
106 (18.5%)
Two or More
45 (7.8%)
Asian
14 (2.4%)
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)740-7780
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/pineybranches/
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	575
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	178
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 3 186

Grade 4 193

Grade 5 196