At a glance
Reported students
847
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
53.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland elementary enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 887 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
576
Farmland Elementary: 847 reported students.
State peer staffing position
79th percentile
15.7:1 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
- 801
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53.9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
What the reported data says about Farmland Elementary
Farmland Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Rockville. It is one of 212 current school records connected to Montgomery County Public Schools. NCES reports 847 students for 2024–25.
Among 887 elementary schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 472 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.7:1, above 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 White (39.8%) and Asian (29.9%). English learners represent 28% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.9%. 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 Farmland Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 53.8 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 1.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 28%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 19.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- 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
- White39.8%
- Hispanic13.8%
- Black9.3%
- Asian29.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.6%
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.
Ashburton Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
871 reported students
Bayard Rustin Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
757 reported students
JoAnn Leleck at Broad Acres Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
756 reported students
Arcola Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
747 reported students
Burnt Mills Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
747 reported students
South Lake Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
746 reported students
Public schools near Farmland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxmanor Elementary Elementary · Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 684 | 1 mi |
| Bayard Rustin Elementary Elementary · Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 757 | 1.6 mi |
| Bells Mill Elementary Elementary · Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 570 | 1.6 mi |
| Beverly Farms Elementary Elementary · Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 526 | 1.7 mi |
| Ritchie Park Elementary Elementary · Montgomery County Public Schools | KG–05 | 342 | 1.9 mi |
| Twinbrook Elementary Elementary · Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 459 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Farmland Elementary
What grades does Farmland Elementary serve?
Farmland Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Montgomery County Public Schools.
How many students attend Farmland Elementary?
Farmland Elementary reported 847 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 887 Maryland elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 801 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Farmland Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15.7:1, based on 847 students and 53.8 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 Farmland Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Farmland 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 Farmland Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
19.5% 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 Farmland Elementary in?
Farmland 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 Farmland Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Luxmanor Elementary (1 mi), Bayard Rustin Elementary (1.6 mi), Bells Mill Elementary (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.