Arcola Elementary

1820 Franwall Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20902

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/arcolaes/

709 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Arcola Elementary School, located on Franwall Avenue in Silver Spring, Maryland, is a vibrant member of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Serving a diverse student population, the school is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment that prioritizes academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and community engagement. By leveraging a variety of instructional strategies, Arcola aims to meet the unique needs of every learner, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Arcola Elementary emphasizes a supportive school culture that encourages collaboration between educators, parents, and the local community. The school utilizes its resources to provide a well-rounded educational experience that includes enrichment opportunities and targeted support services. With a focus on equity and high expectations, the faculty and staff work diligently to cultivate a safe, welcoming atmosphere where students from all backgrounds are empowered to reach their full potential.

709

Total Students

54.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arcola Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	484
Black	140
Asian	33
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

Hispanic
484 (68.3 %)
Black
140 (19.7 %)
White
38 (5.4 %)
Asian
33 (4.7 %)
Two or More
13 (1.8 %)
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)287-8585
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/arcolaes/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	709
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	364
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	65

* 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 46

Kindergarten 124

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 114

Grade 3 122

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 93

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Arcola Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	46
Kindergarten	124
Grade 1	105
Grade 2	114
Grade 3	122
Grade 4	105
Grade 5	93

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Arcola Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	342	48.2%
Male	367	51.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)