Poolesville Elementary

19565 Fisher Ave
Poolesville, MD 20837

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/poolesvillees/

567 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Poolesville Elementary School, located in the historic town of Poolesville, Maryland, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) district. Nestled in a semi-rural setting, the school provides a nurturing and student-centered environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and social-emotional growth. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students while fostering a love for learning, supported by a dedicated staff that prioritizes individualized instruction and strong partnerships between home and school.

The school is well-regarded for its tight-knit community atmosphere, which benefits from the unique small-town culture of the Poolesville area. In addition to core academic subjects, the school integrates various extracurricular opportunities and programs that encourage students to explore their interests and build collaborative skills. By maintaining high standards and a focus on inclusivity, Poolesville Elementary prepares its students for a seamless transition into the upper-level schools within the MCPS system, consistently aiming to develop well-rounded, responsible, and engaged young citizens.

567

Total Students

32.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Poolesville Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	340
Hispanic	80
Black	51
Asian	53
Two or More	43

White
340 (60.0 %)
Hispanic
80 (14.1 %)
Asian
53 (9.3 %)
Black
51 (9.0 %)
Two or More
43 (7.6 %)

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)740-5870
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/poolesvillees/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	567
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 101