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Glenallan Elementary

Summary:

Glenallan Elementary is a public elementary school located in Silver Spring, Maryland, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 656. The school is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district, which is ranked 7th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Glenallan Elementary has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (48.17%) and African American (27.74%) students compared to nearby schools, its academic performance, as measured by MCAP test scores, is generally lower than the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland state averages across all grades and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics (28.2%) and English Language Arts (35.2%) were significantly below the district (33.4% and 55.3%) and state (24.1% and 48.4%) averages. Additionally, Glenallan Elementary's student subgroups, such as Asian, African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students, generally perform below their peers in the state, with some subgroups ranking in the bottom 25% of Maryland elementary schools.

Interestingly, Glenallan Elementary's academic performance is significantly lower than the nearby Westover Elementary, which is ranked in the top 10% of Maryland elementary schools and has much higher proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts. Despite the higher per-student spending at Glenallan Elementary, the school's academic performance does not reflect the additional resources, suggesting that factors beyond funding may be contributing to the low achievement. Glenallan Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Maryland elementary schools over the past decade, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years, indicating the need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying factors contributing to the achievement gap.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 12520 Heurich Rd
       Silver Spring, MD  20902

(240) 740-0760

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
479th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,210 Help


Students who attend Glenallan Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Odessa Shannon Middle
High:    Albert Einstein High
    John F. Kennedy High
    Montgomery Blair High
    Northwood High
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Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  656

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
48.2%
African American:
27.7%
Asian:
9.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Glenallan Elementary ranks worse than 55.8% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 93rd among 130 ranked elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.99. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.2%), African American (27.7%), Asian (9.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Glenallan Elementary is 12.1, which is the 51st best among 130 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Glenallan Elementary is $19,210. 83 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Montgomery County Public Schools:

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

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Rank History for Glenallan Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Glenallan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 56.44 416th 803 48.2%
2005 53.48 420th 805 47.8%
2006 58.36 368th 804 54.2%
2007 60.05 359th 818 56.1%
2008 47.77 510th 838 39.1%
2009 47.93 512th 850 39.8%
2010 51.00 484th 855 43.4%
2011 32.27 637th 853 25.3%
2012 30.89 654th 857 23.7%
2013 17.29 749th 847 11.6%
2014 28.58 683rd 867 21.2%
2015 40.69 477th 859 44.5%
2016 40.10 471st 845 44.3%
2017 36.73 502nd 847 40.7%
2018 36.57 502nd 857 41.4%
2019 35.52 499th 853 41.5%
2021 30.82 474th 802 40.9%
2022 45.62 432nd 862 49.9%
2023 31.98 532nd 855 37.8%
2024 35.99 479th 859 44.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Glenallan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.43 106th 115 7.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Glenallan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.25 388th 546 28.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Glenallan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.27 479th 796 39.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Glenallan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.58 473rd 788 40.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Glenallan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 18.67 110th 128 14.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Glenallan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.22 181st 504 64.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Glenallan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.81 238th 347 31.4%
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Rank History for White students at Glenallan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.52 326th 528 38.3%
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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.

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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Glenallan Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 187 126 81 55 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1990 165 115 84 50 1 n/a n/a -5 410
1991 169 103 74 54 3 n/a n/a 0 403
1992 170 101 80 73 3 n/a n/a 0 427
1993 173 110 85 66 3 n/a n/a 0 437
1994 213 113 90 100 2 n/a n/a 0 518
1995 204 121 72 125 5 n/a n/a 0 527
1996 204 121 72 125 5 n/a n/a 0 527
1997 192 143 69 114 4 n/a n/a 0 522
1998 181 142 69 147 0 n/a n/a 0 539
1999 134 151 78 134 0 n/a n/a 0 497
2000 128 160 54 119 1 n/a n/a 0 462
2001 118 140 57 137 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2002 101 122 74 144 0 n/a n/a 0 441
2003 101 122 74 144 0 n/a n/a 0 441
2004 83 137 53 134 1 n/a n/a 0 408
2005 86 142 54 146 1 n/a n/a 0 429
2006 63 140 56 150 4 n/a n/a 0 413
2007 54 144 47 125 4 n/a n/a 0 374
2008 48 123 60 138 1 n/a n/a 0 370
2009 44 127 56 146 1 n/a n/a 0 374
2010 44 129 60 147 1 n/a n/a 0 381
2011 33 126 58 166 0 0 20 0 403
2012 26 118 52 207 0 0 16 0 419
2013 28 137 55 227 1 0 20 0 468
2014 40 169 66 253 2 1 16 0 547
2015 55 216 62 296 2 0 19 0 650
2016 54 228 51 314 1 0 16 0 664
2017 59 243 60 337 2 0 15 0 716
2018 62 248 76 309 4 0 18 0 717
2019 72 239 84 329 3 0 19 0 746
2020 71 228 86 336 1 0 22 0 744
2021 72 219 87 305 3 0 21 0 707
2022 74 210 74 300 3 0 28 0 689
2023 58 182 64 316 3 1 32 0 656

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 Glenallan Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 449 24.6 18.2 n/a
1990 410 23.6 17.3 9
1991 403 22.6 17.8 9.2
1992 427 21.5 19.8 14.5
1993 437 23.4 18.7 14.2
1994 518 25.5 20.3 19.3
1995 527 29.5 17.9 25.8
1996 527 29.5 17.9 25.8
1997 522 28.2 18.5 29.9
1998 539 28.5 18.9 27.1
1999 497 28.5 17.4 40
2000 462 30.6 15.1 43.9
2001 452 28.1 16.1 39.6
2002 441 33.1 13.3 46.7
2003 441 33.1 13.3 46.7
2004 408 31.8 12.8 49.3
2005 429 34.0 12.6 50.1
2006 413 33.0 12.5 50.6
2007 374 34.6 10.8 50.3
2008 370 34.1 10.9 50.8
2009 374 30.6 12.2 53.5
2010 381 32.8 11.6 57.7
2011 403 31.8 12.6 57.8
2012 419 32.7 12.8 63
2013 468 35.0 13.3 67.9
2014 547 41.1 13.3 65.4
2015 650 45.0 14.4 65.2
2016 664 47.0 14.1 66.3
2017 716 50.0 14.3 62
2018 717 54.6 13.1 56.9
2019 746 55.2 13.5 53.2
2020 744 56.8 13.0 56.3
2021 707 57.2 12.3 57.6
2022 689 53.9 12.7 54.4
2023 656 54.0 12.1 61.1

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 Glenallan Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 449 24.6 18.2 n/a
1990 410 23.6 17.3 9
1991 403 22.6 17.8 9.2
1992 427 21.5 19.8 14.5
1993 437 23.4 18.7 14.2
1994 518 25.5 20.3 19.3
1995 527 29.5 17.9 25.8
1996 527 29.5 17.9 25.8
1997 522 28.2 18.5 29.9
1998 539 28.5 18.9 27.1
1999 497 28.5 17.4 40
2000 462 30.6 15.1 43.9
2001 452 28.1 16.1 39.6
2002 441 33.1 13.3 46.7
2003 441 33.1 13.3 46.7
2004 408 31.8 12.8 49.3
2005 429 34.0 12.6 50.1
2006 413 33.0 12.5 50.6
2007 374 34.6 10.8 50.3
2008 370 34.1 10.9 50.8
2009 374 30.6 12.2 53.5
2010 381 32.8 11.6 57.7
2011 403 31.8 12.6 57.8
2012 419 32.7 12.8 63
2013 468 35.0 13.3 67.9
2014 547 41.1 13.3 65.4
2015 650 45.0 14.4 65.2
2016 664 47.0 14.1 66.3
2017 716 50.0 14.3 62
2018 717 54.6 13.1 56.9
2019 746 55.2 13.5 53.2
2020 744 56.8 13.0 56.3
2021 707 57.2 12.3 57.6
2022 689 53.9 12.7 54.4
2023 656 54.0 12.1 61.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Glenallan Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $512 (3.3%) $14,818 (96.7%) $15,329
2020 $428 (2.7%) $15,264 (97.3%) $15,692
2021 $721 (4.3%) $16,053 (95.7%) $16,774
2022 $1,393 (8.6%) $14,873 (91.4%) $16,265
2023 $1,146 (6.0%) $18,064 (94.0%) $19,210

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Glenallan Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 499th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 532nd of 855 Elementary schools
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students746656
 12.1%
African American239182
 23.8%
American Indian33
Asian8464
 23.8%
Hispanic329316
 4%
Pacific Islander01
White7258
 19.4%
Two or More Races1932
 68.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.2%61.1%
 7.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Glenallan Elementary

Students who attend Glenallan Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Odessa Shannon Middle
High : Albert Einstein High
High : John F. Kennedy High
High : Montgomery Blair High
High : Northwood High
High : Wheaton High

Glenallan Elementary ranks 479th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 656 students attended Glenallan Elementary.

Students at Glenallan Elementary are 48% Hispanic, 28% African American, 10% Asian, 9% White, 5% Two or more races.


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