Serving 485 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher 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 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary serves the eastern part of Silver Spring, MD, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 2.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 3.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School's student population of 485 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
485 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
School Rankings
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#254 out of 1338 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Asian
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hispanic
32%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
47%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
8%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.2%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-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 Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School is ranked #254 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School often compared to?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westover Elementary School, Cloverly Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School?
485 students attend Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School part of?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
In what neighborhood is Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School located?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School is located in the Good Hope neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
sometimes they're pretty mean to my child like sometimes the teachers only listen to only one child then they go to blame the chlid that was involved as well when they dont even ask the child what really happened. I would really recommend Stonegate Elementary School.
1 10/10/2025
This school was amazing it deserves only the smartest kids.
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