Lake Seneca Elementary

13600 Wanegarden Dr
Germantown, MD 20874

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/lakesenecaes/

459 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lake Seneca Elementary School, located in Germantown, Maryland, is a public school serving students in Montgomery County. As part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its diverse student body. The school’s curriculum is aligned with state and county standards, focusing on building strong foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating technology to enhance classroom engagement.

Beyond its core academics, Lake Seneca is known for its commitment to community and inclusivity. The school typically provides a range of specialized programs and extracurricular activities designed to cater to different student needs and interests. With a focus on partnership between educators, families, and the wider Germantown community, Lake Seneca strives to prepare its students for middle school success by encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and a lifelong love of learning.

459

Total Students

40.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Seneca Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	218
Black	159
Asian	24
Two or More	21
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
218 (47.5 %)
Black
159 (34.6 %)
White
36 (7.8 %)
Asian
24 (5.2 %)
Two or More
21 (4.6 %)
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)740-0280
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/lakesenecaes/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	236
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 73

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lake Seneca Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	73
Kindergarten	73
Grade 1	71
Grade 2	64
Grade 3	58
Grade 4	58
Grade 5	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lake Seneca Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	217	47.3%
Male	242	52.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)