Serving 276 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dufief 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than 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 69% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is equal to the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: DuFief Elementary serves the southwest part of Gaithersburg, MD, encompassing an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest point in the attendance zone being about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dufief Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Dufief Elementary School's student population of 276 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
276 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1975
Campus Size
10 acres
School Motto
Learning to Live, Living to Learn
School Rankings
Dufief 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 Dufief Elementary School is 0.77, which is more 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
#232 out of 1338 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Asian
28%
7%
Hispanic
14%
24%
Black
17%
32%
White
31%
31%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.1%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dufief Elementary School's ranking?
Dufief Elementary School is ranked #232 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Dufief Elementary School often compared to?
Dufief Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stone Mill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Dufief Elementary School?
276 students attend Dufief Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Dufief Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dufief Elementary School?
Dufief Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dufief Elementary School offer ?
Dufief Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dufief Elementary School part of?
Dufief Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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