At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 512
570
Total Enrollment
State avg: 54%
15%-39.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.3:1
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 570 students. It is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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
15% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 54% 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 Enrollment570
White41.6%
Hispanic / Latino9.6%
Black / African American13.0%
Asian27.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races8.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
41.6%
Hispanic
9.6%
Black
13.0%
Asian
27.2%
Two+
8.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.