School Overview
Bannockburn Elementary School, located in the quiet, residential community of Bethesda, Maryland, is a well-regarded public school within the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, inclusive community values, and a focus on educating the "whole child." Its curriculum is designed to challenge students while providing robust support systems, ensuring that learners of diverse backgrounds and abilities are well-prepared for middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, Bannockburn is recognized for its active parent-teacher association and a collaborative school culture that emphasizes enrichment. The school frequently leverages its location near Washington, D.C., to integrate real-world learning opportunities, and it fosters a nurturing environment that encourages extracurricular participation, arts, and social-emotional development. With a long-standing reputation for stability and high parental involvement, Bannockburn Elementary remains a pillar of the Bethesda community, consistently striving to meet the evolving educational needs of its student population.
418
Total Students
25.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
4.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bannockburn Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White245
Hispanic39
Black33
Asian69
Two or More32
  • White
    245 (58.6 %)
  • Asian
    69 (16.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    39 (9.3 %)
  • Black
    33 (7.9 %)
  • Two or More
    32 (7.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Montgomery County Public Schools
Phone: (240)740-1270
Website: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/bannockburnes/
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 418
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 14
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 46
Grade 1 75
Grade 2 73
Grade 3 97
Grade 4 59
Grade 5 68

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bannockburn Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten46
Grade 175
Grade 273
Grade 397
Grade 459
Grade 568
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bannockburn Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female20448.8%
Male21451.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)