WAYSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Wayside Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools school district, located in Potomac, MD with about 548 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 33 teachers, Wayside Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Wayside Elementary School, located in the affluent community of Potomac, Maryland, is a highly regarded institution within the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-known for its strong academic reputation and its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment. It benefits from an active and engaged parent community, which frequently collaborates with school leadership to enhance student experiences through various extracurricular programs and events.

Academically, Wayside Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that prioritizes literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills. The school is noted for its dedicated teaching staff and its focus on character development, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. Given its location in the suburban Potomac area, the school reflects a stable, community-oriented atmosphere where high expectations for student achievement and a focus on social-emotional growth remain central to its daily operations.

For more information, contact Wayside Elementary at (301) 279-8484 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.