Serving 331 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Damascus Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Damascus Elementary serves the northern part of its school district in Damascus, MD, covering an area of approximately 21.6 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 5.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Damascus Elementary School's student population of 331 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
331 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Damascus Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Damascus Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#445 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
43%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.1%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Damascus Elementary School's ranking?
Damascus Elementary School is ranked #445 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Damascus Elementary School often compared to?
Damascus Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clearspring Elementary School, Little Bennett Elementary School, Damascus High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Damascus Elementary School?
331 students attend Damascus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Damascus Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Damascus Elementary School?
Damascus Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Damascus Elementary School offer ?
Damascus Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Damascus Elementary School part of?
Damascus Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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