Serving 527 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lois P. Rockwell Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 527 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lois P. Rockwell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Lois P. Rockwell Elementary School's student population of 527 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
527 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lois P. Rockwell Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lois P. Rockwell Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#257 out of 1347 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
28%
23%
Black
17%
33%
White
36%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lois P. Rockwell Elementary School's ranking?
Lois P. Rockwell Elementary School is ranked #257 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Lois P. Rockwell Elementary School often compared to?
Lois P. Rockwell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodfield Elementary School, Clearspring Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Lois P. Rockwell Elementary School?
527 students attend Lois P. Rockwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Lois P. Rockwell Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lois P. Rockwell Elementary School?
Lois P. Rockwell Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lois P. Rockwell Elementary School offer ?
Lois P. Rockwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lois P. Rockwell Elementary School part of?
Lois P. Rockwell Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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