Montgomery Knolls Elementary School serves 506 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 506 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Montgomery Knolls Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Montgomery Knolls Elementary School's student population of 506 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
506 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Montgomery Knolls Elementary School is 0.69, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
47%
23%
Black
22%
33%
White
20%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Montgomery Knolls Elementary School?
506 students attend Montgomery Knolls Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Montgomery Knolls Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montgomery Knolls Elementary School?
Montgomery Knolls Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Montgomery Knolls Elementary School offer ?
Montgomery Knolls Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Montgomery Knolls Elementary School part of?
Montgomery Knolls Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
In what neighborhood is Montgomery Knolls Elementary School located?
Montgomery Knolls Elementary School is located in the Montgomery Knolls neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD.
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