WESTOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Westover Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools school district, located in Silver Spring, MD with about 278 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 20 teachers, Westover Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Westover Elementary School, located in the Colesville area of Silver Spring, Maryland, is a public school serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. The school is known for fostering a supportive community atmosphere, emphasizing both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for enrichment, aiming to prepare students for success in the transition to middle school.
The school is deeply integrated into the surrounding residential neighborhood, often serving as a local hub for families. With a focus on inclusive practices, Westover provides various support services and extracurricular programs designed to engage students with different learning needs and interests. By prioritizing collaboration between educators, parents, and the local community, Westover Elementary strives to maintain a nurturing environment that encourages students to become responsible, life-long learners.
For more information, contact Westover Elementary at (301) 989-5676 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Silver Spring, MD 20904-6305
(301) 989-5676
WESTOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Silver Spring, MD with about 278 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Montgomery County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 278
- Teachers:
- 20.6
- 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 278 students
- Black or African American
- 34.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 25.5%
- White
- 17.6%
- Asian
- 14.4%
- Two or more races
- 8.3%
- Female
- 45.0%
- Male
- 55.0%
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.