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Goshen Elementary

Grades PK–05 · Elementary · Gaithersburg, MD · NCES 240048001511

At a glance

Reported students

494

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

36.8

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Maryland elementary enrollment

56th percentile

Compared with 887 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

576

Goshen Elementary: 494 reported students.

State peer staffing position

42nd percentile

13.4:1 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
523
Teachers (FTE)
40.3
Student–teacher ratio
13:1

What the reported data says about Goshen Elementary

Goshen Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Gaithersburg. It is one of 212 current school records connected to Montgomery County Public Schools. NCES reports 494 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 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, close to 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 (52.6%) and Black (24.3%). English learners represent 29.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.3%. 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 Goshen Elementary

  1. 1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
29.6%
Students with disabilities
11.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch
55.9%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
0.44
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

  • White10.1%
  • Hispanic52.6%
  • Black24.3%
  • Asian8.9%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
  • Multiracial3.8%

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.

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Public schools near Goshen Elementary

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Judith A. Resnik Elementary

Elementary · Montgomery County Public Schools

PK–055161.7 mi
Whetstone Elementary

Elementary · Montgomery County Public Schools

PK–057111.8 mi
Strawberry Knoll Elementary

Elementary · Montgomery County Public Schools

PK–054482 mi
Stedwick Elementary

Elementary · Montgomery County Public Schools

PK–054922.2 mi
Laytonsville Elementary

Elementary · Montgomery County Public Schools

KG–053552.3 mi
Flower Hill Elementary

Elementary · Montgomery County Public Schools

PK–054542.5 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Goshen Elementary

What grades does Goshen Elementary serve?

Goshen 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 Goshen Elementary?

Goshen Elementary reported 494 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 887 Maryland elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 523 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Goshen Elementary?

The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 494 students and 36.8 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 Goshen Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?

Goshen 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 Goshen Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

55.9% 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 Goshen Elementary in?

Goshen 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 Goshen Elementary?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Judith A. Resnik Elementary (1.7 mi), Whetstone Elementary (1.8 mi), Strawberry Knoll Elementary (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.