At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 515
591
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
17%-35.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Bells Mill Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Potomac, Maryland. The school enrolls 591 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
Serves a relatively affluent student body
17% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictMontgomery County Public Schools
County24031
CityPotomac
ZIP20854
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240048000781
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment591
White40.6%
Hispanic / Latino9.7%
Black / African American14.6%
Asian27.2%
Two or More Races8.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
40.6%
Hispanic
9.7%
Black
14.6%
Asian
27.2%
Two+
8.0%
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.