Serving 434 students in grades 3-5, Chevy Chase 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 72% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 434 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Chevy Chase Elementary serves the southeast part of Chevy Chase, MD, encompassing an area of approximately 2 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with most residents living within 1.2 miles of the school's edge, and the furthest point of the attendance zone located about 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chevy Chase 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
Chevy Chase Elementary School's student population of 434 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
434 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1917
School Rankings
Chevy Chase 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 Chevy Chase Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#57 out of 1338 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
13%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
28%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
43%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
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)10.8%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Cheetah
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chevy Chase Elementary School's ranking?
Chevy Chase Elementary School is ranked #57 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Chevy Chase Elementary School often compared to?
Chevy Chase Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Chevy Chase Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Chevy Chase Elementary School?
434 students attend Chevy Chase Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Chevy Chase Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chevy Chase Elementary School?
Chevy Chase Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chevy Chase Elementary School offer ?
Chevy Chase Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chevy Chase Elementary School part of?
Chevy Chase Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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