Bel Pre Elementary

13801 Rippling Brook Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20906

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/belprees/

522 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Bel Pre Elementary School, located in Silver Spring, Maryland, is a public school serving students in Montgomery County. It operates as part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system and is known for its diverse student body and commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment. The school emphasizes foundational academic development while striving to meet the unique needs of its diverse population through a variety of instructional programs and community engagement efforts.

Beyond core academics, Bel Pre Elementary places a strong focus on student well-being and social-emotional growth. The school community works closely with parents and local partners to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages student curiosity and prepares them for middle school. As a neighborhood anchor, the school regularly utilizes its website and district resources to communicate with families, ensuring that students have access to the necessary tools, extracurricular activities, and support services to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

522

Total Students

43.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bel Pre Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	303
Black	143
Asian	25
Two or More	15
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
303 (58.0 %)
Black
143 (27.4 %)
White
32 (6.1 %)
Asian
25 (4.8 %)
Two or More
15 (2.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

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)287-8870
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/belprees/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	522
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	278
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 76

Kindergarten 129

Grade 1 171

Grade 2 146

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bel Pre Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	76
Kindergarten	129
Grade 1	171
Grade 2	146

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bel Pre Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	265	50.8%
Male	257	49.2%

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