Galway Elementary

12612 Galway Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20904

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/galwayes/

733 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Galway Elementary School, located in Silver Spring, Maryland, is a vibrant part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to achieve academic excellence. Its curriculum is designed to meet the unique needs of its learners, emphasizing core subjects while integrating character development and social-emotional growth to prepare children for success in a global society.

Beyond the classroom, Galway Elementary is known for its strong emphasis on community engagement and parental involvement. The school frequently promotes collaborative partnerships between teachers, families, and the surrounding neighborhood to create a supportive network for student development. With a commitment to modern educational standards, the school utilizes various resources and initiatives to ensure that every student has access to a well-rounded education that promotes curiosity, innovation, and lifelong learning.

733

Total Students

61.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Galway Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	214
Black	420
Asian	54
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

Black
420 (57.3 %)
Hispanic
214 (29.2 %)
Asian
54 (7.4 %)
White
25 (3.4 %)
Two or More
19 (2.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)595-2930
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/galwayes/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	733
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	350
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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 26

Kindergarten 141

Grade 1 115

Grade 2 115

Grade 3 118

Grade 4 109

Grade 5 109