Takoma Park Elementary School

7511 Holly Ave
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Takoma Park Elementary School serves 579 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 579 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Takoma Park Elementary School's student population of 579 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
579 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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.
This School
State Level (MD)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
23%
22%
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Black
30%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Takoma Park Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
38%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Takoma Park Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Takoma Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Takoma Park Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Takoma Park Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Takoma Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Takoma Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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?
579 students attend Takoma Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Takoma Park Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Takoma Park Elementary School?
Takoma Park Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 579 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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