Kensington Parkwood Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Kensington, Maryland 20895 · Montgomery County Public Schools
#35 of 879 elementary schools in Maryland
#2950 of 50,301 nationally
About Kensington Parkwood Elementary
Kensington Parkwood Elementary is a public elementary located in Kensington, in the Montgomery County Public Schools school district of Maryland, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 535 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 83.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 35th of 879 ranked elementary schools in Maryland. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (44th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 535.
There are 6 schools in Kensington; Kensington Parkwood Elementary ranks 1st of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)74%
- Reading proficiency (30%)76%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)12.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.3
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 Kensington Parkwood Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 12.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 76%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 74%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Kensington Parkwood Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Garrett Park Elementary
Kensington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
724 students · 1.2 km away
Silver Creek Middle
Kensington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
751 students · 1.8 km away
Rock View Elementary
Kensington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
588 students · 2.5 km away
Ashburton Elementary
Bethesda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
871 students · 2.8 km away
Northwood High
Rockville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,654 students · 2.9 km away
Walter Johnson High
Bethesda · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,016 students · 3.1 km away
Albert Einstein High
Kensington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,991 students · 3.1 km away
Viers Mill Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
556 students · 3.1 km away
North Chevy Chase Elementary
Chevy Chase · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
237 students · 3.1 km away
Bradley Hills Elementary
Bethesda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
474 students · 3.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Maryland with a comparable Enrollment.
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535 students
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535 students
Waverly Elementary/Middle
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534 students
Greenwood Elementary
Brookeville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
534 students
Colgate Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
533 students
Jacksonville Elementary
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
533 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kensington Parkwood Elementary a good school?
Kensington Parkwood Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 83.9 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #35 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 Kensington Parkwood Elementary rank in Maryland?
Kensington Parkwood Elementary ranks #35 of 879 elementary schools in Maryland and #2950 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Kensington Parkwood Elementary?
Kensington Parkwood Elementary had 535 students in 2025.
Is Kensington Parkwood Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Kensington Parkwood Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Kensington Parkwood Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kensington Parkwood Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.