At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 512
453
Total Enrollment
State avg: 54%
51%-3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Fields Road Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The school enrolls 453 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
11.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictMontgomery County Public Schools
County24031
CityGaithersburg
ZIP20878
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240048000829
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment453
White22.7%
Hispanic / Latino38.6%
Black / African American18.5%
Asian13.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
22.7%
Hispanic
38.6%
Black
18.5%
Asian
13.7%
Two+
6.2%
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.