Serving 603 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gaithersburg Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 603 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gaithersburg Elementary School's student population of 603 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
603 students
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gaithersburg Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gaithersburg Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#1015 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
75%
24%
Black
16%
32%
White
2%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.4%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gaithersburg Elementary School's ranking?
Gaithersburg Elementary School is ranked #1015 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Gaithersburg Elementary School often compared to?
Gaithersburg Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Gaithersburg Elementary School?
603 students attend Gaithersburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Gaithersburg Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gaithersburg Elementary School?
Gaithersburg Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gaithersburg Elementary School offer ?
Gaithersburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gaithersburg Elementary School part of?
Gaithersburg Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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