Flower Hill Elementary

18425 Flower Hill Way
Gaithersburg, MD 20879

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/flowerhilles/

460 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Flower Hill Elementary School, located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Serving a diverse student population, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence and social-emotional growth. The school focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and a sense of community responsibility through various extracurricular opportunities and collaborative classroom practices.

The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on parental involvement and community engagement, which are central to its mission of student success. By utilizing the comprehensive resources provided by the MCPS district, Flower Hill integrates modern instructional technology and data-driven teaching strategies to meet the unique needs of its learners. With a dedicated staff and a culture rooted in respect and lifelong learning, the school aims to prepare its students not only for middle school success but for long-term academic and personal achievement.

460

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Flower Hill Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	248
Black	118
Asian	45
Two or More	14

Hispanic
248 (53.9 %)
Black
118 (25.7 %)
Asian
45 (9.8 %)
White
35 (7.6 %)
Two or More
14 (3.0 %)

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)740-5820
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/flowerhilles/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	211
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 25

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Flower Hill Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	25
Kindergarten	69
Grade 1	84
Grade 2	73
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	67
Grade 5	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Flower Hill Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	219	47.6%
Male	241	52.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)