Bannockburn Elementary School

6520 Dalroy Ln
Bethesda, MD 20817
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 421 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bannockburn Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher 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 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 421 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 10% in MD
  • : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Bannockburn Elementary School's student population of 421 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
421 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Bannockburn Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bannockburn Elementary School is 0.60, 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)
#79 out of 1343 schools
(Top 10%)
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55-59%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bannockburn 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.
60-64%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bannockburn 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
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
7%
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Hispanic
11%
21%
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Black
6%
33%
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White
60%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MD.
0.60
This chart display the diversity score of Bannockburn 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
1%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Bannockburn Elementary School's ranking?
Bannockburn Elementary School is ranked #79 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Bannockburn Elementary School often compared to?
Bannockburn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burning Tree Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Bannockburn Elementary School?
421 students attend Bannockburn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Bannockburn Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bannockburn Elementary School?
Bannockburn Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bannockburn Elementary School offer ?
Bannockburn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bannockburn Elementary School part of?
Bannockburn Elementary School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 421 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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