Somerset Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815 · Montgomery County Public Schools
#75 of 879 elementary schools in Maryland
#6159 of 50,301 nationally
About Somerset Elementary
Somerset Elementary is a public elementary located in Chevy Chase, in the Montgomery County Public Schools school district of Maryland, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 314 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 78.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 75th of 879 ranked elementary schools in Maryland. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (47th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 314.
There are 4 schools in Chevy Chase; Somerset Elementary ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)63%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)20.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.0
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 Somerset Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Somerset Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Chevy Chase Elementary
Chevy Chase · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
434 students · 1.5 km away
Westbrook Elementary
Bethesda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
468 students · 1.5 km away
Westland Middle
Bethesda · Public middle · Grades 6–8
839 students · 1.7 km away
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High
Bethesda · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,377 students · 2.0 km away
Bethesda Elementary
Bethesda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
645 students · 2.1 km away
Lafayette ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
923 students · 2.1 km away
Wood Acres Elementary
Bethesda · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
609 students · 2.3 km away
Deal MS
Washington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,462 students · 2.3 km away
Jackson-Reed HS
Washington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,855 students · 2.5 km away
Janney ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
717 students · 2.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Maryland with a comparable Enrollment.
Stevens Forest Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
314 students
Germantown Elementary
Germantown · Public elementary · Grades PK–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 Somerset Elementary a good school?
Somerset Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 78.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #75 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 Somerset Elementary rank in Maryland?
Somerset Elementary ranks #75 of 879 elementary schools in Maryland and #6159 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Somerset Elementary?
Somerset Elementary had 314 students in 2025.
Is Somerset Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Somerset Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Somerset Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Somerset Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.