South Lake Elementary

18100 Washington Grove Ln
Gaithersburg, MD 20877

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/southlakees/

797 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

South Lake Elementary School, located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is a public school serving the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) district. Nestled in a residential community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for its diverse student body. Its curriculum focuses on core academic standards while emphasizing social-emotional development, ensuring that students are prepared both intellectually and personally for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to community engagement and collaborative partnerships between educators, students, and parents. By utilizing the resources provided by the MCPS district, South Lake Elementary offers a variety of programs designed to meet the unique needs of its learners, including specialized instruction and enrichment opportunities. Through a combination of rigorous classroom instruction and extracurricular activities, the school strives to cultivate a culture of curiosity and academic excellence for every child it serves.

797

Total Students

64.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Lake Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	592
Black	147
Asian	29
Two or More	18
American Indian	3

Hispanic
592 (74.3 %)
Black
147 (18.4 %)
Asian
29 (3.6 %)
Two or More
18 (2.3 %)
White
8 (1.0 %)
American Indian
3 (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)740-7330
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/southlakees/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	797
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	430
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* 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 50

Kindergarten 118

Grade 1 142

Grade 2 118

Grade 3 133

Grade 4 121

Grade 5 115

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for South Lake Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	50
Kindergarten	118
Grade 1	142
Grade 2	118
Grade 3	133
Grade 4	121
Grade 5	115

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for South Lake Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	392	49.2%
Male	405	50.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)