Serving 472 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Captain James E. Daly Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Captain James E. Daly Elementary School's student population of 472 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
472 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Captain James E. Daly Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Captain James E. Daly Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#880 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
58%
24%
Black
28%
32%
White
5%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.5%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Captain James E. Daly Elementary School's ranking?
Captain James E. Daly Elementary School is ranked #880 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Captain James E. Daly Elementary School often compared to?
Captain James E. Daly Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School, Cedar Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Captain James E. Daly Elementary School?
472 students attend Captain James E. Daly Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Captain James E. Daly Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Captain James E. Daly Elementary School?
Captain James E. Daly Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Captain James E. Daly Elementary School offer ?
Captain James E. Daly Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Captain James E. Daly Elementary School part of?
Captain James E. Daly Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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