GAITHERSBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Gaithersburg Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools school district, located in Gaithersburg, MD with about 857 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 71 teachers, Gaithersburg Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Gaithersburg Elementary School, located at 35 N. Summit Ave in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is a public institution serving the local community within the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. As a foundational pillar in the Gaithersburg area, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of its students. It follows the MCPS curriculum, which emphasizes a comprehensive approach to core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating modern educational technology to prepare students for higher levels of schooling.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Gaithersburg Elementary is known for its commitment to community engagement and student diversity. The school works closely with families and local stakeholders to create a culture of achievement, frequently utilizing school-wide programs to support student well-being and character development. By leveraging its location in a vibrant, diverse section of Montgomery County, the school provides a multicultural setting where students are encouraged to collaborate and learn from one another, ensuring that every child has access to the resources necessary to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Gaithersburg Elementary at (301) 840-7136 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

35 N Summit Ave
Gaithersburg, MD 20877-2921
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GAITHERSBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Gaithersburg, MD with about 857 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
857
Teachers:
71.7
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
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 857 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GAITHERSBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 76% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
76.2%
Black or African American
15.3%
White
3.3%
Asian
2.9%
Two or more races
2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
45.4%
Male
54.6%

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.