Candlewood Elementary

7210 Osprey Drive
Rockville, MD 20855

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/candlewoodes/

368 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Candlewood Elementary School, located in Rockville, Maryland, is a public school serving students in the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) district. Nestled in a suburban neighborhood, the school provides a foundational educational experience for students in prekindergarten through fifth grade. As part of a highly regarded school system, Candlewood is dedicated to fostering academic excellence while promoting the social and emotional development of its diverse student population.

The school emphasizes a collaborative learning environment, encouraging partnerships between educators, students, and families to support individual growth. With a focus on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and the arts, Candlewood aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond. Through various extracurricular offerings and a commitment to inclusive practices, the school strives to create a welcoming community where every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

368

Total Students

28.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Candlewood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	148
Hispanic	82
Black	51
Asian	54
Two or More	32
Pacific Islander	1

White
148 (40.2 %)
Hispanic
82 (22.3 %)
Asian
54 (14.7 %)
Black
51 (13.9 %)
Two or More
32 (8.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	(301)284-4200
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/candlewoodes/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	368
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	100
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 64

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Candlewood Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	60
Grade 2	63
Grade 3	60
Grade 4	51
Grade 5	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Candlewood Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	169	45.9%
Male	199	54.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)