Takoma Park Elementary School serves 559 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Attendance Zone: Takoma Park Elementary serves the southeast part of Takoma Park, MD, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Most families in the attendance zone can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 0.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Takoma Park Elementary School's student population of 559 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
559 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Takoma Park Elementary School is 0.72, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
24%
24%
Black
29%
32%
White
37%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Takoma Park Elementary School often compared to?
Takoma Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Piney Branch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Takoma Park Elementary School?
559 students attend Takoma Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Takoma Park Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Takoma Park Elementary School?
Takoma Park Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Takoma Park Elementary School offer ?
Takoma Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Takoma Park Elementary School part of?
Takoma Park Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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