Serving 363 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carderock Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 75-79% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Carderock Springs Elementary serves the southern part of its school district in Bethesda, MD, covering an area of approximately 5.7 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.6 miles to the school's edge and the furthest point being 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carderock Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Carderock Springs Elementary School's student population of 363 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
363 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carderock Springs Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carderock Springs Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#19 out of 1338 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
14%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
12%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
5%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
56%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
13%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.3%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 25-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carderock Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Carderock Springs Elementary School is ranked #19 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Carderock Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Carderock Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bannockburn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Carderock Springs Elementary School?
363 students attend Carderock Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Carderock Springs Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carderock Springs Elementary School?
Carderock Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carderock Springs Elementary School offer ?
Carderock Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Carderock Springs Elementary School part of?
Carderock Springs Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
In what neighborhood is Carderock Springs Elementary School located?
Carderock Springs Elementary School is located in the Carderock Springs neighborhood of Bethesda, MD.
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