Clopper Mill Elementary

18501 Cinnamon Dr
Germantown, MD 20874

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/cloppermilles/

459 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Clopper Mill Elementary School, located in Germantown, Maryland, is a vibrant part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. The school serves a diverse student population, fostering an inclusive environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, Clopper Mill strives to provide its students with the foundational skills necessary for success in their future academic endeavors, while promoting a culture of kindness and personal responsibility.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to supporting individual learning needs through a variety of instructional programs and resources. Teachers and staff at Clopper Mill work collaboratively to create a safe, welcoming atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their personal best. With strong parent involvement and a dedication to effective communication, the school functions as a community hub, ensuring that families remain closely connected to their children’s educational journey and the overall life of the school.

459

Total Students

40.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clopper Mill Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	206
Black	163
Asian	41
Two or More	17
American Indian	4

Hispanic
206 (44.9 %)
Black
163 (35.5 %)
Asian
41 (8.9 %)
White
28 (6.1 %)
Two or More
17 (3.7 %)
American Indian
4 (0.9 %)

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)740-2180
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/cloppermilles/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	237
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 77

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 63

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Clopper Mill Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	77
Kindergarten	57
Grade 1	61
Grade 2	73
Grade 3	58
Grade 4	70
Grade 5	63

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Clopper Mill Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	223	48.6%
Male	236	51.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)