Wood Acres Elementary School

5800 Cromwell Drive
Bethesda, MD 20816
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 612 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wood Acres Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 612 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 5% in MD
  • : 69% (Top 5%)
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Wood Acres Elementary School's student population of 612 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
612 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

School Rankings

Wood Acres Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wood Acres Elementary School is 0.56, 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)
#20 out of 1347 schools
(Top 5%)
(22-23)
69%
27%
82%
45%
65-69%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
13%
23%
Black
5%
33%
White
64%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wood Acres Elementary School's ranking?
Wood Acres Elementary School is ranked #20 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Wood Acres Elementary School often compared to?
Wood Acres Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bannockburn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Wood Acres Elementary School?
612 students attend Wood Acres Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Wood Acres Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wood Acres Elementary School?
Wood Acres Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wood Acres Elementary School offer ?
Wood Acres Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wood Acres Elementary School part of?
Wood Acres Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 612 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 69% (Top 5%)
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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