Wilson Wims Elementary School

12520 Blue Sky Drive
Clarksburg, MD 20871

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/wimses/

563 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wilson Wims Elementary School, located in the rapidly growing Clarksburg community of Montgomery County, Maryland, serves a diverse student population in a modern, environmentally conscious facility. Opened in 2014, the school is named in honor of Wilson Wims, a long-time Clarksburg resident and community advocate, and it is designed to be a centerpiece of the local neighborhood. The school’s mission focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, critical thinking, and the social-emotional development of every child.

As part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that integrates technology and innovative instructional practices to prepare students for success in a global society. Beyond the classroom, Wilson Wims is known for its active parent community and a variety of extracurricular opportunities that aim to nurture student interests in arts, sciences, and physical wellness. The school prioritizes a collaborative culture where teachers, staff, and families work together to ensure that students feel empowered, valued, and ready to contribute to their community.

563

Total Students

38.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wilson Wims Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	103
Hispanic	81
Black	140
Asian	210
Two or More	25
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Asian
210 (37.3 %)
Black
140 (24.9 %)
White
103 (18.3 %)
Hispanic
81 (14.4 %)
Two or More
25 (4.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

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)406-1670
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/wimses/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	563
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 34

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 104

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wilson Wims Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	34
Kindergarten	78
Grade 1	81
Grade 2	78
Grade 3	74
Grade 4	114
Grade 5	104

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wilson Wims Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	262	46.5%
Male	301	53.5%

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