Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School

1200 Swingingdale Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School serves 468 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 468 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in MD
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 49% (Top 20%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School's student population of 468 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
468 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School is 0.72, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
Overall Testing Rank
#192 out of 1343 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
20%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
13%
7%
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Hispanic
23%
20%
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Black
45%
34%
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White
13%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.72
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #192 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School?
468 students attend Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School part of?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.

School Reviews

1   3/31/2021
This school was amazing it deserves only the smartest kids.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Watermelon
2   3/19/2015
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.
- Posted by Parent - brian

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 468 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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