JUDITH A. RESNIK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Judith A. Resnik Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools school district, located in Gaithersburg, MD with about 636 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 46 teachers, Judith A. Resnik 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.

Judith A. Resnik Elementary School, located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is a public school serving students in Montgomery County. Part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system, the school is named in honor of Dr. Judith A. Resnik, an American electrical engineer, software engineer, biomedical engineer, pilot, and NASA astronaut who tragically lost her life in the 1986 Space Shuttle *Challenger* disaster. True to its namesake, the school fosters an environment that encourages curiosity, academic excellence, and a commitment to scientific and personal discovery among its diverse student body.

The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances rigorous academic standards with social-emotional development. By leveraging the resources of the MCPS district, Resnik Elementary offers a variety of programs tailored to support student growth, including strong core curricula and extracurricular opportunities. With its focus on building a collaborative community, the school works closely with families and the surrounding Gaithersburg neighborhood to ensure that students are prepared for success in middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Judith A. Resnik Elementary at (301) 670-8200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.