At a glance
Reported students
428
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland elementary enrollment
39th percentile
Compared with 887 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
576
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary: 428 reported students.
State peer staffing position
4th percentile
10.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 480
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.6:1
What the reported data says about Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Germantown. It is one of 212 current school records connected to Montgomery County Public Schools. NCES reports 428 students for 2024–25.
Among 887 elementary schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 472 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 39th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.2:1, below the Maryland median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (37.9%) and Black (34.3%). English learners represent 22.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 25%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary
- 1How do the reported 10.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 42.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 22.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 25%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 62.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.3%
- Hispanic37.9%
- Black34.3%
- Asian10.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Montgomery County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Jones Lane Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
428 reported students
Cloverly Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
429 reported students
Oak View Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–05
423 reported students
Chevy Chase Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–05
434 reported students
Brookhaven Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
436 reported students
Lake Seneca Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
437 reported students
Public schools near Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain James E. Daly Elementary Elementary · Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 472 | 1.2 mi |
| William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary Elementary · Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 601 | 1.2 mi |
| Snowden Farm Elementary Elementary · Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 578 | 1.6 mi |
| Waters Landing Elementary Elementary · Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 735 | 2.1 mi |
| Fox Chapel Elementary Elementary · Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 617 | 2.4 mi |
| Wilson Wims Elementary School Elementary · Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 484 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary
What grades does Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary serve?
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Montgomery County Public Schools.
How many students attend Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary?
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary reported 428 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 39th percentile among 887 Maryland elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 480 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 10.2:1, based on 428 students and 42.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maryland median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Montgomery County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
62.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary in?
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary is part of Montgomery County Public Schools, based in Rockville, MD, which operates 212 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Captain James E. Daly Elementary (1.2 mi), William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary (1.2 mi), Snowden Farm Elementary (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.