Fox Chapel Elementary

19315 Archdale Rd
Germantown, MD 20876

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/foxchapeles/

593 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fox Chapel Elementary School, located in Germantown, Maryland, is a public school serving students in prekindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. With a diverse student body, the school focuses on implementing the MCPS curriculum to ensure that all learners receive a comprehensive education that prepares them for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic programs, Fox Chapel Elementary prides itself on fostering a strong sense of community between staff, students, and parents. The school actively encourages parental involvement through its active PTA and various volunteer opportunities, which help bridge the gap between home and the classroom. By prioritizing collaborative partnerships and providing a range of extracurricular and support services, Fox Chapel aims to cultivate a supportive culture where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential in a safe and welcoming setting.

593

Total Students

40.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fox Chapel Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	277
Black	149
Asian	90
Two or More	21
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
277 (46.7 %)
Black
149 (25.1 %)
Asian
90 (15.2 %)
White
53 (8.9 %)
Two or More
21 (3.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
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:	(240)740-0680
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/foxchapeles/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	593
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	316
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* 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 31

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 129

Grade 5 109

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Fox Chapel Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	31
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	84
Grade 2	73
Grade 3	91
Grade 4	129
Grade 5	109

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Fox Chapel Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	299	50.4%
Male	294	49.6%

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