Highland View Elementary

9010 Providence Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20901

(240)740-1990

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/highlandviewes/

382 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Highland View Elementary School, located in Silver Spring, Maryland, is a public elementary school serving the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) district. Nestled in a residential neighborhood off Providence Avenue, the school is known for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere. It provides a foundational academic environment for students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum that prepares children for the transition to middle school within the MCPS system.

The school is dedicated to creating an inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic excellence and social-emotional development. By leveraging resources provided by the Montgomery County school district, Highland View offers various programs to support diverse student needs, including enrichment opportunities and instructional support. As an integral part of the local Silver Spring community, the school encourages strong parent-teacher partnerships and active engagement, aiming to cultivate a supportive space where students are encouraged to grow, explore, and achieve their full potential.

382

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland View Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	112
Hispanic	131
Black	108
Asian	10
Two or More	21

Hispanic
131 (34.3 %)
White
112 (29.3 %)
Black
108 (28.3 %)
Two or More
21 (5.5 %)
Asian
10 (2.6 %)

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)740-1990
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/highlandviewes/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	382
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	147
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 14

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 62