Rachel Carson Elementary

Elementary Supplemental Virtual Gaithersburg, MD Grades PK–05 City: Small Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV SchoolScore™ C (62.4)
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Rachel Carson Elementary
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Elementary Supplemental Virtual Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ C (62.4)
671
Students
40.3
Teachers
16.7:1
Student:Teacher
(240)740-1840
Phone
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/scho…
Website

Rachel Carson Elementary is a public school administered by the Montgomery County Public Schools district in Gaithersburg, MARYLAND, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 671 students enrolled; a 16.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Small by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Maryland Elementary School Average
Enrollment
671.0
State avg: 486.0
▲ 38% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.65:1
State avg: 13.9:1
▲ 19% worse
Free Lunch %
27.0%
State avg: 55.2%
▼ 51% better
School Details
School Name
Rachel Carson Elementary
NCESSCH ID
240048090454
State School ID
MD-15-150159
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
100 Tschiffely Square Rd
City
Gaithersburg
State
Maryland
ZIP Code
20878
County
Montgomery County
Metro Area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Small
Cong. District
2406
State Leg. Upper
24017
State Leg. Lower
24017
Latitude
39.117
Longitude
-77.2466
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
671
Total Students
👩‍🏫
40.3
Teachers FTE
📐
16.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
40.3
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)40.3
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 181 27%
Not Applicable 148 22.1%
District Info
District Name
Montgomery County Public Schools
LEAID
2400480
State LEA ID
MD-15
Phone
(240)740-3000
Website
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Rockville
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$3,827,101K
Federal Revenue
$274,591K
State Revenue
$1,040,655K
Local Revenue
$2,511,855K
Total Expenditure
$3,673,274K
Instruction Exp.
$2,121,095K
Support Services
$935,183K
Other Current Exp.
$67,467K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Rachel Carson Elementary

1
Quince Orchard High
Gaithersburg · High
0.4 mi
2
Ridgeview Middle
Gaithersburg · Middle
0.8 mi
3
Lakelands Park Middle
Gaithersburg · Middle
0.8 mi
4
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Gaithersburg · Elementary
1 mi
5
DuFief Elementary
Gaithersburg · Elementary
1.2 mi
6
Diamond Elementary
Gaithersburg · Elementary
1.4 mi
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671
Students
17.36:1
Ratio
50%
Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
Four Seasons Elementary
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Students
16.11:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Nantucket Elementary
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
Owings Mills Elementary
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Rachel Carson Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Rachel Carson Elementary?
671 students are enrolled at Rachel Carson Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Rachel Carson Elementary have?
Rachel Carson Elementary has 40.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1.
What grades does Rachel Carson Elementary serve?
Rachel Carson Elementary serves grades PK through 05.
Is Rachel Carson Elementary a charter school?
Rachel Carson Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is Rachel Carson Elementary located in?
Rachel Carson Elementary is located in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metropolitan area.
What school district does Rachel Carson Elementary belong to?
Rachel Carson Elementary is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools school district.
How much does Montgomery County Public Schools spend per student?
The Montgomery County Public Schools district spends approximately $5,474,327,869 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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