Olney Elementary School

3401 Queen Mary Dr
Olney, MD 20832
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 610 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Olney Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 610 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 30% in MD
  • : 35% (Top 20%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Olney Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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School Overview

Olney Elementary School's student population of 610 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
610 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Olney Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olney Elementary School is 0.68, 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
This School
State Level (MD)
#356 out of 1343 schools
(Top 30%)
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35%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Olney Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Olney Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
13%
7%
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Hispanic
17%
21%
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Black
13%
33%
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White
51%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
This chart display the diversity score of Olney Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 is Olney Elementary School's ranking?
Olney Elementary School is ranked #356 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Olney Elementary School often compared to?
Olney Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brooke Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Olney Elementary School?
610 students attend Olney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Olney Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olney Elementary School?
Olney Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Olney Elementary School offer ?
Olney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Olney Elementary School part of?
Olney Elementary School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 610 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35% (Top 20%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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