CLEARSPRING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Clearspring Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools school district, located in Damascus, MD with about 663 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 40 teachers, Clearspring 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.
Clearspring Elementary School, located in Damascus, Maryland, is a public school serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Situated in a rural-suburban area of northern Montgomery County, the school is known for its focus on fostering a supportive community atmosphere and maintaining strong partnerships between staff, students, and local families. Its curriculum aligns with MCPS standards, emphasizing a well-rounded education that integrates core academics with social-emotional learning to prepare students for the transition to middle school.
The school is dedicated to creating an inclusive learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of its student body. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Clearspring typically provides various extracurricular opportunities and school-wide initiatives designed to promote student engagement, leadership, and school spirit. Parents and community members play an active role in the school's success, often collaborating through the PTA to support educational programming and enrichment activities. For those seeking detailed information on current academic performance, specific school programs, or upcoming events, the school’s official website serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and resources.
For more information, contact Clearspring Elementary at (301) 253-7004 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Damascus, MD 20872-2393
(301) 253-7004
CLEARSPRING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Damascus, MD with about 663 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Montgomery County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 663
- Teachers:
- 40.7
- 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 663 students
- White
- 35.7%
- Black or African American
- 21.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 20.2%
- Asian
- 13.3%
- Two or more races
- 9.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 44.8%
- Male
- 55.2%
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.