CARL SANDBURG CENTER

Carl Sandburg Center is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools school district, located in Rockville, MD with about 89 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, Carl Sandburg Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 4:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Carl Sandburg Center, located in Rockville, Maryland, is a specialized educational facility operated by the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Unlike a traditional K-12 neighborhood school, the center focuses on providing comprehensive, highly individualized educational programs for students with significant disabilities. It serves as a supportive environment where students receive intensive instruction and therapeutic services tailored to meet their specific social, emotional, and academic needs.

The school is dedicated to fostering independence and personal growth by integrating academic learning with functional life skills training. By maintaining a smaller, specialized setting, the Carl Sandburg Center is able to offer a low student-to-teacher ratio and a multidisciplinary team approach, often involving speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists. Their mission centers on creating a nurturing community that empowers students to reach their highest potential and succeed within their respective transition goals.

For more information, contact Carl Sandburg Center at (301) 279-8490 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.