Kemp Mill Elementary

411 Sisson St
Silver Spring, MD 20902

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/kempmilles/

422 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kemp Mill Elementary School, located in Silver Spring, Maryland, is a vibrant public school within the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Serving a diverse student population, the school is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that prioritizes academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and community engagement. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum, Kemp Mill aims to prepare its students for future success while ensuring that every child receives the personalized support necessary to reach their full potential.

Beyond its academic focus, Kemp Mill is known for its strong sense of community and collaborative atmosphere. The school maintains a close partnership with parents and local stakeholders to create a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to be curious, empathetic, and responsible citizens. With a dedicated faculty and a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, Kemp Mill Elementary strives to build a foundation of lifelong learning for all its students within the heart of the Silver Spring area.

422

Total Students

43.9

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kemp Mill Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	357
Black	47
Asian	4
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Hispanic
357 (84.6 %)
Black
47 (11.1 %)
White
10 (2.4 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)
Two or More
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)740-5970
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/kempmilles/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	248
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 59

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 46

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kemp Mill Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	59
Kindergarten	63
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	75
Grade 3	58
Grade 4	56
Grade 5	46

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kemp Mill Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	204	48.3%
Male	218	51.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)