WELLER ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Weller Road Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools school district, located in Silver Spring, MD with about 701 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 54 teachers, Weller Road 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.

Weller Road Elementary School, located in Silver Spring, Maryland, is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Situated in a diverse residential area, the school serves a multicultural student population and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional growth of every child. The school places a strong emphasis on foundational literacy and mathematics while providing resources to ensure students are well-prepared for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its core curriculum, Weller Road Elementary is known for cultivating a supportive community partnership between teachers, parents, and local organizations. The school often utilizes its proximity to neighborhood resources to provide extracurricular opportunities and student support services. By focusing on differentiated instruction and data-driven teaching methods, the staff aims to bridge achievement gaps and help students reach their full potential within the MCPS framework.

For more information, contact Weller Road Elementary at (301) 287-8601 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3301 Weller Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20906
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WELLER ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Silver Spring, MD with about 701 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
701
Teachers:
54
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 701 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WELLER ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 79% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
79.3%
Asian
7.0%
Black or African American
6.7%
White
4.6%
Two or more races
2.4%

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%

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.