Serving 773 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 37% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is equal to the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 773 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School's student population of 773 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
773 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#317 out of 1343 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
28%
7%
Hispanic
18%
21%
Black
29%
33%
White
18%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School is ranked #317 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School often compared to?
Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School?
773 students attend Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School?
Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School part of?
Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.
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