Serving 475 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Potomac Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 475 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Potomac Elementary serves the southern part of its school district in Potomac, MD, covering an area of approximately 17.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest boundary located about 4.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Potomac Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Potomac Elementary School's student population of 475 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
475 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1923
School Rankings
Potomac Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Potomac Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#37 out of 1338 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
34%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.4%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Potomac Elementary School's ranking?
Potomac Elementary School is ranked #37 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Potomac Elementary School often compared to?
Potomac Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cold Spring Elementary School, Wayside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Potomac Elementary School?
475 students attend Potomac Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Potomac Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Potomac Elementary School?
Potomac Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Potomac Elementary School offer ?
Potomac Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Potomac Elementary School part of?
Potomac Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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