Somerset Elementary School

5811 Warwick Pl
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 303 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Somerset Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 303 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 5% in MD
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Somerset Elementary School's student population of 303 students has declined by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Every student will have the academic, creative problem solving and social-emotional skills to be successful in college and career.
School Mascot
Mini Bernedoodle

School Rankings

Somerset 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 Somerset Elementary School is 0.67, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#62 out of 1338 schools
(Top 5%)
60-64%
27%
81%
45%
65-69%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
7%
Hispanic
17%
23%
Black
11%
33%
White
53%
32%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Mini Bernedoodle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Somerset Elementary School's ranking?
Somerset Elementary School is ranked #62 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Somerset Elementary School often compared to?
Somerset Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westbrook Elementary School, Bethesda Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Somerset Elementary School?
303 students attend Somerset Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Somerset Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Somerset Elementary School?
Somerset Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Somerset Elementary School offer ?
Somerset Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Somerset Elementary School part of?
Somerset Elementary School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 303 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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