Strawberry Knoll Elementary

18820 Strawberry Knoll Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20879

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/strawberryknolles/

500 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Strawberry Knoll Elementary School is a public school located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation in a diverse and supportive environment. The campus is designed to foster a sense of community, emphasizing core literacy and numeracy skills while offering programs that cater to the varied needs of its student population.

The school places a strong emphasis on student engagement, collaboration, and social-emotional development. Through its partnership with parents and the local community, Strawberry Knoll aims to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. With a curriculum aligned with state standards and a dedicated focus on building a positive school culture, the institution serves as a central hub for learning and growth within the Gaithersburg area.

500

Total Students

42.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Strawberry Knoll Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	63
Hispanic	261
Black	107
Asian	46
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
261 (52.2 %)
Black
107 (21.4 %)
White
63 (12.6 %)
Asian
46 (9.2 %)
Two or More
22 (4.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)840-7112
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/strawberryknolles/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	215
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 90

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 76

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Strawberry Knoll Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	90
Kindergarten	65
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	60
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	53
Grade 5	76

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Strawberry Knoll Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	231	46.2%
Male	269	53.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)