Stephen Knolls School

10731 St. Margaret's Way
Kensington, MD 20895

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/knolls/

67 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Stephen Knolls School, located in Kensington, Maryland, is a specialized public school within the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. It serves students from ages 3 to 21 who have complex learning and developmental needs, including severe intellectual, physical, or multiple disabilities. The school is dedicated to providing a highly structured and supportive environment where students receive individualized instruction tailored to their specific educational, therapeutic, and medical requirements.

The curriculum at Stephen Knolls focuses on functional life skills, communication, social development, and academic growth, all delivered through small class sizes with intensive support from a multidisciplinary team. This team typically includes special education teachers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and nursing staff who collaborate to help each student reach their personal potential. By fostering a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere, the school aims to empower students to achieve greater independence and improved quality of life within their communities.

Total Students

12.2

Full-Time Teachers

5.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stephen Knolls School
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	31
Black	19
Asian	2
Two or More	2

Hispanic
31 (46.3 %)
Black
19 (28.4 %)
White
13 (19.4 %)
Asian
2 (3.0 %)
Two or More
2 (3.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Montgomery County Public Schools
Phone:	(240)740-0050
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/knolls/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	67
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	16
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 23

Kindergarten 4

Grade 1 5

Grade 2 2

Grade 3 3

Grade 4 1

Grade 5 5

Grade 6 2

Grade 7 3

Grade 8 1

Grade 9 2