At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 512
654
Total Enrollment
State avg: 54%
12%-41.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Diamond Elementary is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The school enrolls 654 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
12% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 54% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictMontgomery County Public Schools
County24031
CityGaithersburg
ZIP20878
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240048000818
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment654
White25.1%
Hispanic / Latino13.9%
Black / African American9.2%
Asian44.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Two or More Races5.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
25.1%
Hispanic
13.9%
Black
9.2%
Asian
44.6%
Two+
5.5%
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.