Carderock Springs Elementary

Summary:

Carderock Springs Elementary is a highly-rated public elementary school serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade in Bethesda, Maryland, part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district. This exceptional school has consistently ranked within the top 5-14 elementary schools in Maryland over the past decade, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of that time.

Carderock Springs Elementary significantly outperforms the district and state in academic achievement, with 77.3% of students proficient or better in mathematics and 87.7% proficient or better in English language arts, compared to 33.4% and 55.3% for the district, respectively. The school's diverse student population, with 53.12% White, 6.23% African American, 13.35% Hispanic, 16.32% Asian, and 10.68% two or more races, is higher than nearby schools like Wyngate Elementary and Wood Acres Elementary. Carderock Springs Elementary also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.7 to 14.9 over the past three years, lower than some nearby schools.

Despite having a more diverse student population and a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (1.88% to 5.04%), Carderock Springs Elementary has been able to achieve exceptional academic results across all racial and ethnic groups. This suggests the school has effective strategies in place to support the learning and growth of students from diverse backgrounds, in contrast with some nearby schools like Ashburton Elementary and Bethesda Elementary, which have higher percentages of students from lower-income families.

Detail:

Public K-5

7401 Persimmon Tree Lane
Bethesda, MD 20817

(240) 740-0540

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
14^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,145

Students who attend Carderock Springs Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Thomas W. Pyle Middle
High:	Walt Whitman High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 337

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.1%

Asian:

16.3%

Hispanic:

13.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Carderock Springs Elementary ranks better than 98.4% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 7^th among 130 ranked elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.45. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Carderock Springs Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53.1%), Asian (16.3%), Hispanic (13.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carderock Springs Elementary is 14.9. 97 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Carderock Springs Elementary employs 22.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carderock Springs Elementary is $19,145. 84 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Carderock Springs Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Montgomery County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery County Public Schools 7^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Carderock Springs Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Carderock Springs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	0.19	802^nd	803	0.1%
2005	0.43	805^th	805	0.0%
2006	0.64	801^st	804	0.4%
2007	0.46	816^th	818	0.2%
2008	89.24	6^th	838	99.3%
2009	89.06	6^th	850	99.3%
2010	86.72	34^th	855	96.0%
2011	88.82	7^th	853	99.2%
2012	86.59	13^th	857	98.5%
2013	88.08	13^th	847	98.5%
2014	87.73	28^th	867	96.8%
2015	98.91	2^nd	859	99.8%
2016	98.38	3^rd	845	99.6%
2017	98.14	8^th	847	99.1%
2018	98.46	7^th	857	99.2%
2019	98.12	8^th	853	99.1%
2021	99.03	5^th	802	99.4%
2022	98.07	11^th	862	98.7%
2023	98.53	4^th	855	99.5%
2024	97.45	14^th	859	98.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Carderock Springs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	96.90	17^th	796	97.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Carderock Springs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	98.74	3^rd	788	99.6%

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Rank History for White students at Carderock Springs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	94.17	13^th	528	97.5%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Carderock Springs Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	265	4	38	12	0	n/a	n/a	319
1990	255	2	37	19	0	n/a	n/a	313
1991	260	4	29	20	0	n/a	n/a	313
1992	273	5	22	17	0	n/a	n/a	317
1993	281	3	24	23	0	n/a	n/a	331
1994	303	3	20	13	0	n/a	n/a	339
1995	300	6	25	14	0	n/a	n/a	345
1996	300	6	25	14	0	n/a	n/a	345
1997	281	7	23	11	0	n/a	n/a	322
1998	255	9	23	14	0	n/a	n/a	301
1999	259	9	26	17	0	n/a	n/a	311
2000	272	10	34	20	1	n/a	n/a	337
2001	262	8	36	16	1	n/a	n/a	323
2002	252	7	39	22	0	n/a	n/a	320
2003	252	7	39	22	0	n/a	n/a	320
2004	250	4	37	14	0	n/a	n/a	305
2005	268	7	38	16	0	n/a	n/a	329
2006	258	4	38	19	0	n/a	n/a	319
2007	252	4	32	24	0	n/a	n/a	312
2008	241	4	35	17	0	n/a	n/a	297
2009	235	4	43	17	0	n/a	n/a	299
2010	248	3	48	17	1	n/a	n/a	317
2011	258	7	50	24	0	0	13	352
2012	267	11	52	26	0	0	12	368
2013	296	11	56	31	0	0	15	409
2014	302	14	57	35	0	0	16	424
2015	282	15	69	34	0	0	19	419
2016	268	14	69	34	0	0	21	406
2017	263	13	64	39	0	0	28	407
2018	243	12	69	39	0	0	30	393
2019	226	14	56	34	1	1	29	361
2020	222	12	60	41	1	1	29	366
2021	175	13	50	46	1	1	33	319
2022	165	23	56	46	0	1	30	321
2023	179	21	55	45	0	1	36	337

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Carderock Springs Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	319	14.7	21.7	n/a
1990	313	15.6	20.0	1.3
1991	313	15.6	20.0	1
1992	317	15.1	20.9	1.6
1993	331	15.6	21.2	1.5
1994	339	16.6	20.4	0.6
1995	345	17.6	19.6	1.4
1996	345	17.6	19.6	1.4
1997	322	17.0	18.9	1.6
1998	301	18.0	16.7	3
1999	311	18.0	17.3	2.6
2000	337	20.2	16.7	1.2
2001	323	19.5	16.6	1.5
2002	320	19.5	16.4	1.6
2003	320	19.5	16.4	1.6
2004	305	17.2	17.7	1.3
2005	329	18.0	18.3	1.2
2006	319	19.0	16.8	1.3
2007	312	18.5	16.9	1
2008	297	19.8	15.0	1.3
2009	299	17.8	16.8	1
2010	317	17.4	18.2	1.3
2011	352	21.8	16.1	1.7
2012	368	22.6	16.2	1.4
2013	409	23.9	17.1	1.7
2014	424	27.0	15.7	2.1
2015	419	26.0	16.1	1.7
2016	406	26.0	15.6	2.7
2017	407	24.3	16.7	1
2018	393	24.5	16.0	1.8
2019	361	23.4	15.4	2.2
2020	366	26.7	13.7	1.4
2021	319	25.1	12.7	1.9
2022	321	22.6	14.2	3.1
2023	337	22.6	14.9	5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Carderock Springs Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	319	14.7	21.7	n/a
1990	313	15.6	20.0	1.3
1991	313	15.6	20.0	1
1992	317	15.1	20.9	1.6
1993	331	15.6	21.2	1.5
1994	339	16.6	20.4	0.6
1995	345	17.6	19.6	1.4
1996	345	17.6	19.6	1.4
1997	322	17.0	18.9	1.6
1998	301	18.0	16.7	3
1999	311	18.0	17.3	2.6
2000	337	20.2	16.7	1.2
2001	323	19.5	16.6	1.5
2002	320	19.5	16.4	1.6
2003	320	19.5	16.4	1.6
2004	305	17.2	17.7	1.3
2005	329	18.0	18.3	1.2
2006	319	19.0	16.8	1.3
2007	312	18.5	16.9	1
2008	297	19.8	15.0	1.3
2009	299	17.8	16.8	1
2010	317	17.4	18.2	1.3
2011	352	21.8	16.1	1.7
2012	368	22.6	16.2	1.4
2013	409	23.9	17.1	1.7
2014	424	27.0	15.7	2.1
2015	419	26.0	16.1	1.7
2016	406	26.0	15.6	2.7
2017	407	24.3	16.7	1
2018	393	24.5	16.0	1.8
2019	361	23.4	15.4	2.2
2020	366	26.7	13.7	1.4
2021	319	25.1	12.7	1.9
2022	321	22.6	14.2	3.1
2023	337	22.6	14.9	5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Carderock Springs Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$390 (2.5%)	$15,450 (97.5%)	$15,840
2020	$192 (1.2%)	$16,261 (98.8%)	$16,453
2021	$551 (2.9%)	$18,722 (97.1%)	$19,273
2022	$1,101 (6.1%)	$16,975 (93.9%)	$18,076
2023	$792 (4.1%)	$18,353 (95.9%)	$19,145

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carderock Springs Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 8^th of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 4^th of 855 Elementary schools	0.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	361	337	6.6%
African American	14	21	50%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	56	55	1.8%
Hispanic	34	45	32.4%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	226	179	20.8%
Two or More Races	29	36	24.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	2.2%	5%	2.8%

Schools Near Carderock Springs Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)				MCAP English Language Arts (2024)				MCAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Carderock Springs Elementary	Public	K-5	7401 Persimmon Tree Lane	Bethesda	20817	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-0540	337	23	14.9	5.0%	179 (53.1%)	21 (6.2%)	45 (13.4%)	55 (16.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	36 (10.7%)	97.4	14^th of 859 public elementary schools	98.4%		98.5	4^th of 855 public elementary schools	99.5%	10	80.0	82.7	68.6	77.3	83.3	92.3	88.0	87.7	51.0	$19,145	$792	$18,353
Burning Tree Elementary	Public	K-5	7900 Beech Tree Rd	Bethesda	20817	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1750	437	32	13.4	9.8%	219 (50.1%)	32 (7.3%)	52 (11.9%)	99 (22.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (7.8%)	90	80^th of 859 public elementary schools	90.7%		91.1	72^nd of 855 public elementary schools	91.6%	8	81.3	61.9	62.2	68.1	81.6	67.1	58.1	68.5	46.1	$21,014	$1,186	$19,829
Bannockburn Elementary	Public	K-5	6520 Dalroy Ln	Bethesda	20817	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1270	418	25	16.7	5.3%	245 (58.6%)	33 (7.9%)	39 (9.3%)	69 (16.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.7%)	98.3	4^th of 859 public elementary schools	99.5%		98	10^th of 855 public elementary schools	98.8%	6	80.0	83.5	78.7	81.1	87.3	92.6	83.1	88.4	59.0	$15,584	$919	$14,665
Seven Locks Elementary	Public	K-5	9500 Seven Locks Road	Bethesda	20817	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-0940	386	25	15.2	7.8%	188 (48.7%)	43 (11.1%)	39 (10.1%)	100 (25.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.9%)	98.2	6^th of 859 public elementary schools	99.3%		97.7	14^th of 855 public elementary schools	98.4%	8	86.2	77.8	75.8	79.9	81.5	95.1	86.4	87.6	59.1	$16,438	$693	$15,745
Wyngate Elementary	Public	K-5	9300 Wadsworth Dr	Bethesda	20817	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1080	715	39	18.4	4.9%	408 (57.1%)	32 (4.5%)	93 (13.0%)	105 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (10.8%)	97.5	13^th of 859 public elementary schools	98.5%		95.9	30^th of 855 public elementary schools	96.5%	17	86.1	77.8	69.6	77.2	87.9	82.5	82.8	84.2	54.8	$13,996	$1,045	$12,951
Wood Acres Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5800 Cromwell Drive	Bethesda	20816	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1120	605	34	17.5	7.6%	394 (65.1%)	28 (4.6%)	81 (13.4%)	64 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (6.1%)	94.6	42^nd of 859 public elementary schools	95.1%		94.7	38^th of 855 public elementary schools	95.6%	4	89.1	64.2	68.2	73.5	83.8	75.7	71.7	76.9	48.6	$15,867	$1,103	$14,764
Bradley Hills Elementary	Public	K-5	8701 Hartsdale Ave	Bethesda	20817	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 204-5210	464	29	16.2	1.7%	296 (63.8%)	18 (3.9%)	33 (7.1%)	70 (15.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (9.9%)	98.1	8^th of 859 public elementary schools	99.1%		98.7	3^rd of 855 public elementary schools	99.6%	5	78.5	87.8	74.3	80.1	82.4	95.8	84.9	87.2	63.5	$15,781	$838	$14,943
Bells Mill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8225 Bells Mill Rd	Potomac	20854	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-0480	611	37	16.5	16.4%	248 (40.6%)	89 (14.6%)	59 (9.7%)	166 (27.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (8.0%)	95.7	31^st of 859 public elementary schools	96.4%		97.6	15^th of 855 public elementary schools	98.2%	16	81.8	63.4	67.6	70.5	87.5	75.2	81.9	81.3	54.3	$15,513	$1,028	$14,485
Ashburton Elementary	Public	K-5	6314 Lone Oak Dr	Bethesda	20817	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1300	810	51	15.9	20.5%	288 (35.6%)	143 (17.7%)	150 (18.5%)	153 (18.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (9.0%)	83.3	140^th of 859 public elementary schools	83.7%		80	162^nd of 855 public elementary schools	81.1%	22	66.4	52.5	57.9	58.4	61.6	68.8	60.4	63.7	36.1	$15,390	$998	$14,392
Potomac Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	10311 River Rd	Potomac	20854	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-4360	443	27	16.2	7.4%	173 (39.1%)	35 (7.9%)	41 (9.3%)	147 (33.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (10.6%)	96.6	23^rd of 859 public elementary schools	97.3%		96.4	24^th of 855 public elementary schools	97.2%	1	76.5	76.8	77.3	76.8	92.7	80.2	74.2	83.0	53.1	$16,134	$702	$15,432

Frequently Asked Questions about Carderock Springs Elementary

Is Carderock Springs Elementary a good school?

Yes! Carderock Springs Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 14^th of 859 Maryland elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Carderock Springs Elementary attend?

Students who attend Carderock Springs Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Thomas W. Pyle Middle
High : Walt Whitman High

How many students attend Carderock Springs Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 337 students attended Carderock Springs Elementary.

What district is Carderock Springs Elementary in?

Montgomery County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Carderock Springs Elementary?

Students at Carderock Springs Elementary are 53% White, 16% Asian, 13% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 6% African American.

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