Highland Elementary

3100 Medway St
Silver Spring, MD 20902

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/highlandes/

515 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Highland Elementary School, located in the Wheaton area of Silver Spring, Maryland, is a vibrant member of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Serving a diverse student body from pre-kindergarten through grade 5, the school is deeply integrated into the surrounding community. Highland is known for its commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment that prioritizes the academic, social, and emotional development of every student, often emphasizing bilingual support and resources to accommodate its culturally rich population.

As a neighborhood school, Highland Elementary focuses on providing a rigorous curriculum that meets the high standards of the MCPS district while fostering a strong sense of school spirit. The faculty and staff strive to build collaborative partnerships with families, encouraging active parental involvement through various school events and communication channels. By combining traditional academic instruction with a supportive atmosphere, Highland aims to equip its students with the foundational skills and confidence necessary for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

515

Total Students

47.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	400
Black	40
Asian	29
Two or More	10
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
400 (77.7 %)
Black
40 (7.8 %)
White
32 (6.2 %)
Asian
29 (5.6 %)
Two or More
10 (1.9 %)
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:	(240)740-1770
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/highlandes/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	515
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	263
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 37

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 90

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Highland Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	37
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	86
Grade 2	66
Grade 3	85
Grade 4	79
Grade 5	90

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Highland Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	244	47.4%
Male	271	52.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)