Potomac Elementary School

10311 River Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 402 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Potomac Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 402 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 10% in MD
  • : 53% (Top 10%)
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Potomac Elementary School's student population of 402 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
402 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Potomac Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Potomac Elementary School is 0.73, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#124 out of 1343 schools
(Top 10%)
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53%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Potomac Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
53%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Potomac Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
30%
7%
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Hispanic
10%
21%
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Black
8%
33%
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White
40%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MD.
0.73
This chart display the diversity score of Potomac Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Potomac Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Potomac Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #124 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Potomac Elementary School?
402 students attend Potomac Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Potomac Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Black.
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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Potomac Elementary School part of?
Potomac Elementary School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 402 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 53% (Top 10%)
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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