Captain James E. Daly Elementary School

20301 Brandermill Dr
Germantown, MD 20876
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 502 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 14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). 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 12:1 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 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 502 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Captain James E. Daly Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Captain James E. Daly Elementary School's student population of 502 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
502 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers

School Rankings

Captain James E. Daly Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Captain James E. Daly Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#913 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
14%
25%
31%
45%
10-14%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
54%
23%
Black
32%
33%
White
5%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Captain James E. Daly Elementary School's ranking?
Captain James E. Daly Elementary School is ranked #913 out of 1,347 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 Cedar Grove Elementary School, Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% 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?
502 students attend Captain James E. Daly Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Captain James E. Daly Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% 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 12:1, 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 502 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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