Forest Knolls Elementary

10830 Eastwood Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20901

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/forestknollses/

494 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Forest Knolls Elementary School, located in Silver Spring, Maryland, is a vibrant public school serving the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) district. Nestled in a well-established community, the school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. It emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academics—such as mathematics, literacy, and science—with enrichment opportunities that encourage critical thinking and social-emotional development.

Beyond the classroom, Forest Knolls is highly regarded for its active school community and collaborative spirit. The school frequently partners with families and local stakeholders to provide a variety of extracurricular activities and school events that celebrate diversity and student achievement. By maintaining a focus on high academic standards and providing a nurturing atmosphere, Forest Knolls Elementary strives to prepare its diverse student body for success in middle school and beyond.

494

Total Students

38.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest Knolls Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	161
Hispanic	192
Black	80
Asian	26
Two or More	33
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
192 (38.9 %)
White
161 (32.6 %)
Black
80 (16.2 %)
Two or More
33 (6.7 %)
Asian
26 (5.3 %)
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:	(240)740-1640
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/forestknollses/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	494
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	169
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 32

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Forest Knolls Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	32
Kindergarten	86
Grade 1	71
Grade 2	66
Grade 3	79
Grade 4	79
Grade 5	81

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Forest Knolls Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	264	53.4%
Male	230	46.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)