At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 515
539
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
40%-12.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Clearspring Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Damascus, Maryland. The school enrolls 539 students. It is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maryland state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictMontgomery County Public Schools
County24031
CityDamascus
ZIP20872
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240048001514
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment539
White30.0%
Hispanic / Latino26.8%
Black / African American20.0%
Asian15.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races7.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
30.0%
Hispanic
26.8%
Black
20.0%
Asian
15.0%
Two+
7.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.