Watkins Mill Elementary

19001 Watkins Mill Rd
Montgomery Village, MD 20886

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/watkinsmilles/

735 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Watkins Mill Elementary School, located in Montgomery Village, Maryland, is a vibrant educational institution that serves the diverse community within the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve academic excellence while developing the social and emotional skills necessary to thrive in a global society. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum and providing robust support systems, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Watkins Mill Elementary is known for its strong emphasis on community engagement and the holistic development of its student body. The school actively collaborates with families and local partners to create a collaborative culture that celebrates diversity and encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the school focuses on creating a safe, nurturing, and equitable atmosphere where every student is empowered to reach their full potential.

735

Total Students

67.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Watkins Mill Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	509
Black	140
Asian	43
Two or More	26
American Indian	2

Hispanic
509 (69.3 %)
Black
140 (19.0 %)
Asian
43 (5.9 %)
Two or More
26 (3.5 %)
White
15 (2.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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)740-5280
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/watkinsmilles/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	735
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	394
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 57

Kindergarten 109

Grade 1 126

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 139

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Watkins Mill Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	57
Kindergarten	109
Grade 1	126
Grade 2	106
Grade 3	102
Grade 4	96
Grade 5	139

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Watkins Mill Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	325	44.2%
Male	410	55.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)