Westover Elementary

401 Hawkesbury Ln
Silver Spring, MD 20904

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/westoveres/

289 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Westover Elementary School, located in the Colesville area of Silver Spring, Maryland, is a public school serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. The school is known for fostering a supportive community atmosphere, emphasizing both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for enrichment, aiming to prepare students for success in the transition to middle school.

The school is deeply integrated into the surrounding residential neighborhood, often serving as a local hub for families. With a focus on inclusive practices, Westover provides various support services and extracurricular programs designed to engage students with different learning needs and interests. By prioritizing collaboration between educators, parents, and the local community, Westover Elementary strives to maintain a nurturing environment that encourages students to become responsible, life-long learners.

289

Total Students

24.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westover Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	68
Black	103
Asian	27
Two or More	28
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
103 (35.6 %)
Hispanic
68 (23.5 %)
White
61 (21.1 %)
Two or More
28 (9.7 %)
Asian
27 (9.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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)740-5740
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/westoveres/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	289
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	71
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 33

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 35

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Westover Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	33
Kindergarten	42
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	39
Grade 3	47
Grade 4	38
Grade 5	35

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Westover Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	145	50.2%
Male	144	49.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)