Germantown Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Germantown, Maryland 20874 · Montgomery County Public Schools
#245 of 879 elementary schools in Maryland
#16172 of 50,301 nationally
About Germantown Elementary
Germantown Elementary is a public elementary located in Germantown, in the Montgomery County Public Schools school district of Maryland, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 314 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 62.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 245th of 879 ranked elementary schools in Maryland. Its strongest component is students per teacher (94th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (56th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 314.
There are 19 schools in Germantown; Germantown Elementary ranks 7th of 19 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)52.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Germantown Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Germantown Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kingsview Middle
Germantown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
908 students · 844 m away
Dr. Ronald E. McNair Elementary
Germantown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
673 students · 1.2 km away
Seneca Valley High
Germantown · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,409 students · 1.2 km away
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Germantown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
841 students · 1.4 km away
S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary
Germantown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
467 students · 1.4 km away
Lake Seneca Elementary
Germantown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students · 1.6 km away
Clopper Mill Elementary
Germantown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
458 students · 1.7 km away
Northwest High
Germantown · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,300 students · 2.0 km away
Great Seneca Creek Elementary
Germantown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
487 students · 2.0 km away
Waters Landing Elementary
Germantown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
735 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Maryland with a comparable Enrollment.
Stevens Forest Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
314 students
Somerset Elementary
Chevy Chase · Public elementary · Grades K–5
314 students
Woodfield Elementary
Gaithersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
314 students
Sudlersville Elementary School
Sudlersville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
315 students
Wellwood International School
Pikesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
316 students
Capitol Heights Elementary
Capitol Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
317 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Germantown Elementary a good school?
Germantown Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 62.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #245 of 879 in Maryland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Germantown Elementary rank in Maryland?
Germantown Elementary ranks #245 of 879 elementary schools in Maryland and #16172 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Germantown Elementary?
Germantown Elementary had 314 students in 2025.
Is Germantown Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Germantown Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Germantown Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Germantown Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.