Rosemary Hills Elementary School

2111 Porter Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rosemary Hills Elementary School serves 578 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 578 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Rosemary Hills Elementary School's student population of 578 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
578 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Rosemary Hills Elementary School is 0.71, 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)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
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Hispanic
17%
22%
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Black
32%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Rosemary Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
40%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Rosemary Hills 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%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Rosemary Hills Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Rosemary Hills 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
35%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rosemary Hills 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
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rosemary Hills 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 schools are Rosemary Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Rosemary Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rock Creek Forest Elementary School, Woodlin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Rosemary Hills Elementary School?
578 students attend Rosemary Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Rosemary Hills Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rosemary Hills Elementary School?
Rosemary Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rosemary Hills Elementary School offer ?
Rosemary Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rosemary Hills Elementary School part of?
Rosemary Hills Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 578 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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