OAKLAND TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Oakland Terrace Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools school district, located in Silver Spring, MD with about 488 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 38 teachers, Oakland Terrace 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.

Oakland Terrace Elementary School, located in Silver Spring, Maryland, is a public school serving students in prekindergarten through grade 5. As part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) district, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic program that fosters intellectual growth while prioritizing the social-emotional development of its diverse student body. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, utilizing the MCPS curriculum to ensure students build strong foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and the arts.

Beyond the classroom, Oakland Terrace is known for its active school community and dedication to parent engagement. The school offers various extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities designed to keep students motivated and involved. With a focus on inclusive practices, the staff works closely with families and the surrounding neighborhood to prepare students for academic success in middle school and beyond, upholding the district's standards for excellence and equity in education.

For more information, contact Oakland Terrace Elementary at (301) 929-2161 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2720 Plyers Mill Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20902
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OAKLAND TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Silver Spring, MD with about 488 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
488
Teachers:
38.8
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
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 488 students

White
35.5%
Hispanic/Latino
34.8%
Black or African American
11.7%
Two or more races
10.2%
Asian
7.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
51.0%
Male
49.0%

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.