Glenallan Elementary School

12520 Heurich Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 656 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Glenallan Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 656 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Top 50% in MD
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Glenallan Elementary School's student population of 656 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
656 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Glenallan Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glenallan Elementary School is 0.68, 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)
#672 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Glenallan Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Glenallan 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.
39%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Glenallan 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.
20-24%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Glenallan 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
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Glenallan Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Glenallan Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
48%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Glenallan Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
28%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Glenallan Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
9%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Glenallan 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
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Glenallan 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 Glenallan Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Glenallan 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
54%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Glenallan 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%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Glenallan 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 Glenallan Elementary School's ranking?
Glenallan Elementary School is ranked #672 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Glenallan Elementary School?
656 students attend Glenallan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Glenallan Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glenallan Elementary School?
Glenallan Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Glenallan Elementary School offer ?
Glenallan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Glenallan Elementary School part of?
Glenallan Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
In what neighborhood is Glenallan Elementary School located?
Glenallan Elementary School is located in the Wheaton neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD. There are 5 other public schools located in Wheaton.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 656 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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