Summit Hall Elementary

101 W Deer Park Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20877

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/summithalles/

473 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Summit Hall Elementary School, located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is a vibrant educational institution within the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Serving a diverse student population, the school is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment that promotes both academic excellence and social-emotional growth. Its curriculum is designed to meet the unique needs of its learners, utilizing a range of instructional strategies to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic program, Summit Hall is known for its strong emphasis on community involvement and student support. The school works closely with families and local organizations to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages student engagement, leadership, and personal responsibility. With a focus on equity and high expectations, the faculty and staff strive to cultivate a positive school culture where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential in a supportive and collaborative setting.

473

Total Students

46.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Summit Hall Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	336
Black	95
Asian	22
Two or More	6

Hispanic
336 (71.0 %)
Black
95 (20.1 %)
Asian
22 (4.7 %)
White
14 (3.0 %)
Two or More
6 (1.3 %)

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:	(301)284-4150
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/summithalles/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	473
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	246
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 86

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 94

Grade 6 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Summit Hall Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	86
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	75
Grade 2	53
Grade 3	56
Grade 4	52
Grade 5	94
Grade 6	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Summit Hall Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	228	48.2%
Male	245	51.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)