At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 512
164
Total Enrollment
State avg: 54%
23%-30.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Monocacy Elementary is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Dickerson, Maryland. The school enrolls 164 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
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
23% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 54% state average)
Intimate school community
164 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictMontgomery County Public Schools
County24031
CityDickerson
ZIP20842
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240048000876
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment164
White65.9%
Hispanic / Latino20.7%
Black / African American0.6%
Asian3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races9.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
65.9%
Hispanic
20.7%
Black
0.6%
Asian
3.7%
Two+
9.1%
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.