Cannon Road Elementary School

901 Cannon Road
Silver Spring, MD 20904
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 405 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cannon Road Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 405 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Cannon Road Elementary School's student population of 405 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
405 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Cannon Road Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cannon Road Elementary School is 0.63, 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)
#1027 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cannon Road Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cannon Road Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cannon Road Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cannon Road Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Cannon Road Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
47%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cannon Road Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
38%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cannon Road Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
5%
32%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Cannon Road 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 Cannon Road Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Cannon Road 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
48%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cannon Road 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
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cannon Road 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 is Cannon Road Elementary School's ranking?
Cannon Road Elementary School is ranked #1027 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Cannon Road Elementary School?
405 students attend Cannon Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Cannon Road Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cannon Road Elementary School?
Cannon Road Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cannon Road Elementary School offer ?
Cannon Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cannon Road Elementary School part of?
Cannon Road Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.

School Reviews

5   8/17/2011
this school is very unique great school
- Posted by Parent - redde

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 405 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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