William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary

12615 Royal Crown Drive
Germantown, MD 20876

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/gibbses/

632 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

William B. Gibbs, Jr. Elementary School, located in Germantown, Maryland, is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Serving students in prekindergarten through grade 5, the school is named in honor of William B. Gibbs, Jr., a pioneering African American educator and civil rights activist who famously fought for equal pay for Black teachers in Montgomery County during the 1930s. This historical legacy serves as a foundational element of the school’s identity, fostering an environment that emphasizes equity, advocacy, and educational excellence.

The school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to meet the unique needs of every learner. Beyond core academics, Gibbs Elementary places a strong focus on building a supportive community, promoting character development, and integrating technology into the classroom. Through various school-wide initiatives and partnerships with local families, the institution strives to prepare students to be well-rounded, thoughtful, and engaged citizens in an increasingly interconnected world.

632

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	115
Hispanic	119
Black	188
Asian	182
Two or More	25
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
188 (29.7 %)
Asian
182 (28.8 %)
Hispanic
119 (18.8 %)
White
115 (18.2 %)
Two or More
25 (4.0 %)
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)740-0740
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/gibbses/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	632
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	209
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 99

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 83

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	99
Kindergarten	92
Grade 1	93
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	88
Grade 4	91
Grade 5	83

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	291	46%
Male	341	54%

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