ROCK CREEK FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Rock Creek Forest Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools school district, located in Chevy Chase, MD with about 753 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 48 teachers, Rock Creek Forest 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.
Rock Creek Forest Elementary School, located in Chevy Chase, Maryland, is a highly regarded institution within the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Serving a diverse student body from the surrounding community, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment. The school prioritizes a well-rounded curriculum that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the transition to middle school.
Beyond its core academics, Rock Creek Forest is notable for its vibrant school community and its unique status as the site of an elementary-level French Immersion program. This program draws families from across the district, allowing students to achieve fluency in French while maintaining rigorous standards in core subjects. The school is supported by an active PTA that facilitates various extracurricular activities and community-building events, reinforcing the school’s reputation as a neighborhood hub that values strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents.
For more information, contact Rock Creek Forest Elementary at (240) 839-3201 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chevy Chase, MD 20815-3021
(240) 839-3201
ROCK CREEK FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Chevy Chase, MD with about 753 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Montgomery County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 753
- Teachers:
- 48.2
- 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 753 students
- White
- 38.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 32.9%
- Black or African American
- 17.3%
- Asian
- 5.7%
- Two or more races
- 5.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.9%
- Male
- 50.1%
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.