Roscoe R Nix Elementary School

1100 Corliss St
Silver Spring, MD 20903
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Roscoe R Nix Elementary School serves 470 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 470 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Roscoe R Nix Elementary School's student population of 470 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
470 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Roscoe R Nix Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MD)
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
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Hispanic
53%
21%
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Black
37%
33%
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White
2%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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0.58
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Roscoe R Nix Elementary School often compared to?
Roscoe R Nix Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cresthaven Elementary School, New Hampshire Estates Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Roscoe R Nix Elementary School?
470 students attend Roscoe R Nix Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Roscoe R Nix Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roscoe R Nix Elementary School?
Roscoe R Nix Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Roscoe R Nix Elementary School offer ?
Roscoe R Nix Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Roscoe R Nix Elementary School part of?
Roscoe R Nix Elementary School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   4/6/2019
This was a wonderful school. Back in 2009 I was struggling to find a school for my son and then I found Roscoe R Nix. This school was so understanding and really patient my son wasn''t the best kid back in elementary school he was smart but his behavior was something else and even through all that they still worked with him I can''t tell you how much memories were made at this school their after school festivals night outs,the field trips,parent conference I could go on the teachers though their what made the school shine because each kid was a treated like their own child they were just so kind to my son and others this will be a school that i and definitely my son won''t forget give Roscoe Nix a chance you''ll love it.
- Posted by Parent - Bazelais Durandis
2   3/14/2011
I am not in favor of Cresthaven/Roscoe nix split schools. I live within walking distance to Cresthaven, however, only 1 of my 4 children is able to attend that school due to the split up schools. My other 3 children are bused out of my neighborhood over to Roscoe Nix. I am extremely dissatisfied with this practice, as well as the Roscoe Nix school. My children should be going to the same school and be on the same schedule as one another. To divide the schools by PK-2nd grade (Roscoe) and 3rd-5th grade (Cresthaven) is ridiculous. It is ignorant to bus children back and forth, especially considering the county is in a budget crisis. I will be moving before the next school year based on the schools alone.
- Posted by Parent - sarah

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 470 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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