Public School Review - Established 2003

Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School vs. Cloverly Elementary School

Should you attend Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School or Cloverly Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School
1200 Swingingdale Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20905
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Cloverly Elementary School
800 Briggs Chaney Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20905
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Cloverly Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 466 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 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 464 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cloverly 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 45% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (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 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
466 students
464 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cloverly Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cloverly Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cloverly Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cloverly Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#254 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
#420 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cloverly Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
51%
(Top 20% in MD)
45%
(Top 30% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cloverly Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60%
(Top 30% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
49%
(Top 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cloverly Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 10% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Top 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cloverly Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cloverly Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
50
45
Kindergarten Students
47
68
Grade 1 Students
56
67
Grade 2 Students
47
67
Grade 3 Students
63
71
Grade 4 Students
101
69
Grade 5 Students
102
77

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cloverly Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
30%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cloverly Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
47%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cloverly Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
9%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cloverly Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cloverly Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.67
0.75
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cloverly Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
33%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cloverly Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cloverly Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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