Potomac Elementary

10311 River Rd
Potomac, MD 20854

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/potomaces/

443 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Potomac Elementary School, located in the affluent community of Potomac, Maryland, is a highly regarded public institution serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system, the school is well-known for its strong academic focus, dedicated faculty, and a supportive parent community. It consistently maintains high performance standards, emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core subjects like mathematics, reading, and science with enrichment opportunities that prepare students for success in higher-level education.

Beyond the classroom, Potomac Elementary prides itself on fostering a nurturing and inclusive school culture. The school benefits from active parent involvement and a robust PTA, which helps fund various extracurricular programs, community-building events, and technological resources. Situated on River Road, the school serves as a focal point for its local neighborhood, providing a stable, high-achieving environment that is widely sought after by families moving into the Montgomery County area.

443

Total Students

27.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Potomac Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	173
Hispanic	41
Black	35
Asian	147
Two or More	47

White
173 (39.1 %)
Asian
147 (33.2 %)
Two or More
47 (10.6 %)
Hispanic
41 (9.3 %)
Black
35 (7.9 %)

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)740-4360
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/potomaces/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	443
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	31
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 66

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 83

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Potomac Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	80
Grade 3	87
Grade 4	62
Grade 5	83

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Potomac Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	202	45.6%
Male	241	54.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)