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Poolesville Elementary

Summary:

Poolesville Elementary is a public elementary school in Poolesville, Maryland, serving 567 students in grades K-5. As part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district, which is ranked 7th out of 25 districts in Maryland, Poolesville Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state.

Poolesville Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with proficiency rates in MCAP Mathematics and English Language Arts that significantly exceed the county and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 57.4% of Poolesville Elementary students were proficient or better in MCAP Mathematics, compared to 33.4% in Montgomery County and 24.1% in Maryland. The school's diverse student population, with 59.96% White, 8.99% African American, 14.11% Hispanic, and 9.35% Asian students, is more balanced than some nearby schools, such as Clopper Mill Elementary and Lake Seneca Elementary, which have higher concentrations of specific racial groups. Additionally, Poolesville Elementary has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 19.58%, compared to the nearby schools, which have much higher rates.

While Poolesville Elementary spends $15,265 per student, which is higher than the state average, it is lower than some of the nearby schools, such as Monocacy Elementary at $24,258 per student. This suggests that factors other than just funding, such as effective teaching practices and a supportive learning environment, may contribute to Poolesville Elementary's strong academic performance. The school's consistent high performance, diverse student population, and relatively lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch make it a standout elementary school within the Montgomery County Public Schools district.


Detail:

Public K-5

 19565 Fisher Ave
       Poolesville, MD  20837-2067

(240) 740-5870

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
90th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,504 Help


Students who attend Poolesville Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    John Poole Middle
High:    Poolesville High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  567

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.0%
Hispanic:
14.1%
Asian:
9.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Poolesville Elementary ranks better than 89.5% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 32nd 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 88.69. (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: White (60%), Hispanic (14.1%), Asian (9.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 19.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Poolesville Elementary is 17.5. 134 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Poolesville Elementary employs 32.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Poolesville Elementary is $15,504. 133 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Poolesville 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 Poolesville Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Poolesville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 20.79 664th 803 17.3%
2005 32.19 595th 805 26.1%
2006 21.87 667th 804 17.0%
2007 27.54 642nd 818 21.5%
2008 79.29 137th 838 83.7%
2009 76.49 185th 850 78.2%
2010 65.60 332nd 855 61.2%
2011 63.71 333rd 853 61.0%
2012 68.69 278th 857 67.6%
2013 76.25 176th 847 79.2%
2014 79.36 155th 867 82.1%
2015 69.66 255th 859 70.3%
2016 80.76 167th 845 80.2%
2017 71.90 243rd 847 71.3%
2018 79.56 175th 857 79.6%
2019 89.98 79th 853 90.7%
2021 92.29 54th 802 93.3%
2022 89.94 83rd 862 90.4%
2023 92.99 57th 855 93.3%
2024 88.69 90th 859 89.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Poolesville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 81.34 10th 52 80.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Poolesville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 86.17 81st 796 89.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Poolesville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 91.72 56th 788 92.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Poolesville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 71.78 36th 128 71.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Poolesville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 78.93 37th 347 89.3%
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Rank History for White students at Poolesville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 79.87 83rd 528 84.3%
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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 Poolesville Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 574 40 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 627
1990 582 42 7 15 2 n/a n/a -1 647
1991 565 25 4 16 1 n/a n/a 0 611
1992 603 26 5 18 1 n/a n/a 0 653
1993 586 21 10 14 3 n/a n/a 0 634
1994 607 25 9 14 3 n/a n/a 0 658
1995 594 37 10 14 6 n/a n/a 0 661
1996 594 37 10 14 6 n/a n/a 0 661
1997 579 30 10 13 5 n/a n/a 0 637
1998 492 26 8 9 4 n/a n/a 0 539
1999 477 22 4 9 2 n/a n/a 0 514
2000 464 20 3 7 1 n/a n/a 0 495
2001 480 16 4 10 2 n/a n/a 0 512
2002 448 19 1 22 1 n/a n/a 0 491
2003 448 19 1 22 1 n/a n/a 0 491
2004 407 25 3 30 2 n/a n/a 0 467
2005 384 28 2 29 1 n/a n/a 0 444
2006 379 26 6 28 2 n/a n/a 0 441
2007 333 25 10 41 3 n/a n/a 0 412
2008 321 25 11 45 3 n/a n/a 0 405
2009 309 22 9 36 5 n/a n/a 0 381
2010 292 33 12 39 3 n/a n/a 0 379
2011 289 30 17 41 3 0 15 0 395
2012 293 22 16 48 1 0 7 0 387
2013 297 19 13 49 2 0 10 0 390
2014 305 19 17 47 1 0 7 0 396
2015 327 22 20 53 1 0 18 0 441
2016 311 16 22 45 2 0 21 0 417
2017 293 24 27 52 1 0 23 0 420
2018 297 26 34 56 1 0 34 0 448
2019 317 30 34 61 1 1 36 0 480
2020 316 26 36 65 0 1 45 0 489
2021 280 37 45 71 0 1 40 0 474
2022 332 41 45 80 0 0 40 0 538
2023 340 51 53 80 0 0 43 0 567

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 Poolesville Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 627 30.4 20.6 n/a
1990 647 32.6 19.8 9.1
1991 611 32.1 19.0 8.5
1992 653 31.4 20.7 11.3
1993 634 30.5 20.8 11.7
1994 658 30.9 21.3 12.6
1995 661 30.2 21.9 10.4
1996 661 30.2 21.9 10.4
1997 637 29.2 21.8 7.1
1998 539 26.6 20.3 7.1
1999 514 26.6 19.3 9.3
2000 495 27.7 17.9 8.1
2001 512 27.1 18.9 9.6
2002 491 25.9 19.0 11
2003 491 25.9 19.0 11
2004 467 24.7 18.9 10.1
2005 444 23.0 19.3 15.5
2006 441 26.0 17.0 10
2007 412 27.1 15.2 13.6
2008 405 24.9 16.3 13.8
2009 381 21.8 17.5 12.3
2010 379 23.5 16.1 16.9
2011 395 22.6 17.4 14.2
2012 387 24.3 15.9 15
2013 390 24.1 16.1 14.4
2014 396 23.7 16.7 12.4
2015 441 26.0 16.9 12.9
2016 417 25.0 16.6 10.6
2017 420 24.7 17.0 11.9
2018 448 25.3 17.7 11.8
2019 480 26.3 18.2 10.6
2020 489 27.7 17.6 12.3
2021 474 29.3 16.1 15
2022 538 30.8 17.4 14.9
2023 567 32.3 17.5 19.6

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 Poolesville Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 627 30.4 20.6 n/a
1990 647 32.6 19.8 9.1
1991 611 32.1 19.0 8.5
1992 653 31.4 20.7 11.3
1993 634 30.5 20.8 11.7
1994 658 30.9 21.3 12.6
1995 661 30.2 21.9 10.4
1996 661 30.2 21.9 10.4
1997 637 29.2 21.8 7.1
1998 539 26.6 20.3 7.1
1999 514 26.6 19.3 9.3
2000 495 27.7 17.9 8.1
2001 512 27.1 18.9 9.6
2002 491 25.9 19.0 11
2003 491 25.9 19.0 11
2004 467 24.7 18.9 10.1
2005 444 23.0 19.3 15.5
2006 441 26.0 17.0 10
2007 412 27.1 15.2 13.6
2008 405 24.9 16.3 13.8
2009 381 21.8 17.5 12.3
2010 379 23.5 16.1 16.9
2011 395 22.6 17.4 14.2
2012 387 24.3 15.9 15
2013 390 24.1 16.1 14.4
2014 396 23.7 16.7 12.4
2015 441 26.0 16.9 12.9
2016 417 25.0 16.6 10.6
2017 420 24.7 17.0 11.9
2018 448 25.3 17.7 11.8
2019 480 26.3 18.2 10.6
2020 489 27.7 17.6 12.3
2021 474 29.3 16.1 15
2022 538 30.8 17.4 14.9
2023 567 32.3 17.5 19.6

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 Poolesville Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $318 (2.3%) $13,410 (97.7%) $13,729
2020 $156 (1.1%) $13,703 (98.9%) $13,859
2021 $520 (3.4%) $14,745 (96.6%) $15,265
2022 $1,375 (9.8%) $12,641 (90.2%) $14,015
2023 $1,031 (6.6%) $14,473 (93.4%) $15,504

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Poolesville 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 79th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 57th of 855 Elementary schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students480567
 18.1%
African American3051
 70%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian3453
 55.9%
Hispanic6180
 31.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White317340
 7.3%
Two or More Races3643
 19.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10.6%19.6%
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Students who attend Poolesville Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : John Poole Middle
High : Poolesville High

Students at Poolesville Elementary are 60% White, 14% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 9% African American, 8% Two or more races.

Poolesville Elementary ranks 90th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 567 students attended Poolesville Elementary.


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