Cannon Road Elementary

901 Cannon Road
Silver Spring, MD 20904

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/cannonroades/

401 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cannon Road Elementary School, located in Silver Spring, Maryland, is a public school within the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that focuses on core academic standards while fostering social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school community is characterized by a diverse student body and a strong focus on parent and community involvement. Cannon Road Elementary utilizes the resources and initiatives typical of the high-performing MCPS district, offering various extracurricular programs and support services designed to meet individual student needs. By prioritizing collaboration between staff, families, and the surrounding Silver Spring neighborhood, the school strives to maintain an engaging atmosphere that encourages academic achievement and personal character development.

401

Total Students

33.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cannon Road Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	184
Black	144
Asian	41
Two or More	10
American Indian	3

Hispanic
184 (45.9 %)
Black
144 (35.9 %)
Asian
41 (10.2 %)
White
19 (4.7 %)
Two or More
10 (2.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)

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)740-0520
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/cannonroades/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	401
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	199
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 2

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cannon Road Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	60
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	68
Grade 4	59
Grade 5	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cannon Road Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	190	47.4%
Male	211	52.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)