POOLESVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Poolesville Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools school district, located in Poolesville, MD with about 448 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 25 teachers, Poolesville Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Poolesville Elementary School, located in the historic town of Poolesville, Maryland, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) district. Nestled in a semi-rural setting, the school provides a nurturing and student-centered environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and social-emotional growth. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students while fostering a love for learning, supported by a dedicated staff that prioritizes individualized instruction and strong partnerships between home and school.
The school is well-regarded for its tight-knit community atmosphere, which benefits from the unique small-town culture of the Poolesville area. In addition to core academic subjects, the school integrates various extracurricular opportunities and programs that encourage students to explore their interests and build collaborative skills. By maintaining high standards and a focus on inclusivity, Poolesville Elementary prepares its students for a seamless transition into the upper-level schools within the MCPS system, consistently aiming to develop well-rounded, responsible, and engaged young citizens.
For more information, contact Poolesville Elementary at (301) 972-7960 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Poolesville, MD 20837-2067
(301) 972-7960
POOLESVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Poolesville, MD with about 448 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Montgomery County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 448
- Teachers:
- 25.31
- 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 448 students
- White
- 66.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.5%
- Two or more races
- 7.6%
- Asian
- 7.6%
- Black or African American
- 5.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.3%
- Male
- 52.7%
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.