DAMASCUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Damascus Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools school district, located in Damascus, MD with about 331 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 22 teachers, Damascus Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Damascus Elementary School, located on Bethesda Church Road in Damascus, Maryland, is a public elementary school serving the local community as part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. The school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education for students in prekindergarten through grade five, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment. As a key educational pillar in the Damascus area, the school works to integrate core curriculum standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students at different developmental levels.
The school is characterized by its commitment to the MCPS mission of preparing all students to thrive in their future academic and personal endeavors. By leveraging community partnerships and a dedicated faculty, Damascus Elementary prioritizes inclusive classroom practices and clear communication with families to ensure each student’s needs are met. Its location in a suburban, residential setting allows for a close-knit school culture, where the staff focuses on fostering both intellectual curiosity and social-emotional well-being throughout the primary school years.
For more information, contact Damascus Elementary at (301) 253-7080 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Damascus, MD 20872-1739
(301) 253-7080
DAMASCUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Damascus, MD with about 331 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Montgomery County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 331
- Teachers:
- 22.2
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 331 students
- White
- 53.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 30.2%
- Two or more races
- 6.9%
- Black or African American
- 6.3%
- Asian
- 3.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.