Wayside Elementary

Summary:

Wayside Elementary is a highly-rated public elementary school in Potomac, Maryland that serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade as part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district. With a diverse student population, Wayside consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Maryland, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wayside Elementary's students significantly outperform their peers in Fallsmead Elementary, Lakewood Elementary, and Stone Mill Elementary on standardized tests, with 86.8% proficient or better in English Language Arts and 78.1% in Mathematics, compared to 55.3% and 33.4% in the district, respectively. The school also ranks highly for the performance of specific student groups, such as 4th out of 796 elementary schools for female students and 12th out of 128 for Asian students.

Wayside Elementary's success can be attributed to its strong commitment to providing a high-quality education. The school spends significantly more per student than the state average, with a low student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. This investment in resources and small class sizes likely contribute to Wayside's consistently high academic performance, which has earned it a reputation as one of the top elementary schools in Maryland.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

10011 Glen Rd
Potomac, MD 20854

(240) 740-0240

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
12^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,104

Students who attend Wayside Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Herbert Hoover Middle
High:	Winston Churchill High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 470

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

40.0%

White:

36.8%

Hispanic:

9.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 8.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wayside Elementary ranks better than 98.6% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 5^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 97.52. (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 Racial makeup is: Asian (40%), White (36.8%), Hispanic (9.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 8.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wayside Elementary is 13.3. 78 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Wayside Elementary employs 35.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wayside Elementary is $19,104. 85 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Wayside 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 Wayside Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Wayside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	0.41	799^th	803	0.5%
2005	1.09	797^th	805	1.0%
2006	1.36	797^th	804	0.9%
2007	1.37	809^th	818	1.1%
2008	88.77	7^th	838	99.2%
2009	88.90	8^th	850	99.1%
2010	87.91	15^th	855	98.2%
2011	88.50	11^th	853	98.7%
2012	86.47	17^th	857	98.0%
2013	89.11	7^th	847	99.2%
2014	88.95	12^th	867	98.6%
2015	97.54	6^th	859	99.3%
2016	95.34	25^th	845	97.0%
2017	97.97	10^th	847	98.8%
2018	96.63	23^rd	857	97.3%
2019	97.96	10^th	853	98.8%
2021	98.97	6^th	802	99.3%
2022	98.14	9^th	862	99.0%
2023	97.88	12^th	855	98.6%
2024	97.52	12^th	859	98.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Wayside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	99.04	4^th	796	99.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Wayside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	96.74	19^th	788	97.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at Wayside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	85.98	12^th	128	90.6%

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Rank History for White students at Wayside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	92.84	21^st	528	96.0%

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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

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a parent
Monday, June 19, 2017

My son went to a pep program in that school. Teachers and assistants were so great to him. He learned so much and never cried her to g on the bus. He will continue to attend this school for another couple of years I was told. I really liked how well he was treated. It has been a great experience for him so it has been for us his parents as well. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, March 16, 2017

Great school from families that attends the school Close Quote

Enrollment information for Wayside Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	472	8	94	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	580
1990	385	3	80	7	0	n/a	n/a	-1	474
1991	363	5	77	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	454
1992	385	5	80	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	478
1993	366	7	76	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	458
1994	362	7	80	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	458
1995	407	13	97	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	529
1996	407	13	97	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	529
1997	423	15	141	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	590
1998	435	30	172	14	3	n/a	n/a	0	654
1999	356	29	181	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	579
2000	339	33	189	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	574
2001	368	40	189	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	612
2002	364	44	218	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	643
2003	364	44	218	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	643
2004	350	36	207	13	3	n/a	n/a	0	609
2005	372	36	199	14	4	n/a	n/a	0	625
2006	376	41	194	13	4	n/a	n/a	0	628
2007	377	43	194	18	3	n/a	n/a	0	635
2008	358	37	182	23	3	n/a	n/a	0	603
2009	347	42	178	26	2	n/a	n/a	0	595
2010	337	45	164	20	2	n/a	n/a	0	568
2011	308	36	158	24	1	0	33	0	560
2012	313	34	166	27	1	0	35	0	576
2013	281	31	163	26	1	0	33	0	535
2014	249	31	179	33	1	0	30	0	523
2015	243	34	194	31	1	0	30	0	533
2016	221	36	204	35	0	0	30	0	526
2017	203	31	213	42	0	0	28	0	517
2018	182	39	253	39	0	0	35	0	548
2019	186	39	243	29	0	0	36	0	533
2020	169	36	231	31	0	0	33	0	500
2021	160	32	215	26	0	0	26	0	459
2022	164	35	194	31	0	0	26	0	450
2023	167	33	180	37	0	0	25	0	442
2024	173	38	188	43	0	0	28	0	470

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 Wayside Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	580	29.6	19.5	n/a
1990	474	25.6	18.5	0.4
1991	454	24.6	18.4	0.2
1992	478	23.6	20.2	0.6
1993	458	23.9	19.2	0.7
1994	458	22.9	20.0	0.2
1995	529	25.7	20.6	0.6
1996	529	25.7	20.6	0.6
1997	590	26.5	22.3	1.2
1998	654	29.5	22.2	2.8
1999	579	29.5	19.6	3.8
2000	574	30.5	18.8	4
2001	612	30.4	20.1	4.4
2002	643	32.6	19.7	2.5
2003	643	32.6	19.7	2.5
2004	609	35.2	17.3	2.8
2005	625	32.0	19.5	2.1
2006	628	38.0	16.5	1.6
2007	635	37.5	16.9	2.2
2008	603	36.4	16.6	2.2
2009	595	34.8	17.1	2.5
2010	568	33.2	17.1	3.5
2011	560	34.2	16.3	3.9
2012	576	36.0	16.0	3.6
2013	535	33.2	16.1	4.1
2014	523	32.8	15.9	4.4
2015	533	34.0	15.6	3.9
2016	526	30.0	17.5	6.3
2017	517	33.6	15.3	4.4
2018	548	33.7	16.2	4.7
2019	533	32.0	16.6	3.8
2020	500	30.6	16.3	5.8
2021	459	32.4	14.1	6.1
2022	450	30.8	14.6	4.4
2023	442	29.4	15.0	9
2024	470	35.2	13.3	8.9

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 Wayside Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	580	29.6	19.5	n/a
1990	474	25.6	18.5	0.4
1991	454	24.6	18.4	0.2
1992	478	23.6	20.2	0.6
1993	458	23.9	19.2	0.7
1994	458	22.9	20.0	0.2
1995	529	25.7	20.6	0.6
1996	529	25.7	20.6	0.6
1997	590	26.5	22.3	1.2
1998	654	29.5	22.2	2.8
1999	579	29.5	19.6	3.8
2000	574	30.5	18.8	4
2001	612	30.4	20.1	4.4
2002	643	32.6	19.7	2.5
2003	643	32.6	19.7	2.5
2004	609	35.2	17.3	2.8
2005	625	32.0	19.5	2.1
2006	628	38.0	16.5	1.6
2007	635	37.5	16.9	2.2
2008	603	36.4	16.6	2.2
2009	595	34.8	17.1	2.5
2010	568	33.2	17.1	3.5
2011	560	34.2	16.3	3.9
2012	576	36.0	16.0	3.6
2013	535	33.2	16.1	4.1
2014	523	32.8	15.9	4.4
2015	533	34.0	15.6	3.9
2016	526	30.0	17.5	6.3
2017	517	33.6	15.3	4.4
2018	548	33.7	16.2	4.7
2019	533	32.0	16.6	3.8
2020	500	30.6	16.3	5.8
2021	459	32.4	14.1	6.1
2022	450	30.8	14.6	4.4
2023	442	29.4	15.0	9
2024	470	35.2	13.3	8.9

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 Wayside Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$460 (3.2%)	$13,825 (96.8%)	$14,285
2020	$279 (1.8%)	$15,421 (98.2%)	$15,700
2021	$525 (2.9%)	$17,512 (97.1%)	$18,038
2022	$1,119 (6.6%)	$15,872 (93.4%)	$16,992
2023	$811 (4.2%)	$18,292 (95.7%)	$19,104

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wayside Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 10^th of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 12^th of 855 Elementary schools	0.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	533	442	17.1%
African American	39	33	15.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	243	180	25.9%
Hispanic	29	37	27.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	186	167	10.2%
Two or More Races	36	25	30.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	3.8%	9%	5.3%

Schools Near Wayside 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
Wayside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10011 Glen Rd	Potomac	20854	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-0240	470	35	13.3	8.9%	173 (36.8%)	38 (8.1%)	43 (9.1%)	188 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.0%)	97.5	12^th of 859 public elementary schools	98.6%		97.9	12^th of 855 public elementary schools	98.6%		81.3	80.0	73.6	78.1	84.4	94.0	81.6	86.8	51.1	$19,104	$811	$18,292
Cold Spring Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	9201 Falls Chapel Way	Potomac	20854	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-4390	335	22	14.9	3.6%	152 (45.4%)	19 (5.7%)	20 (6.0%)	119 (35.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.5%)	98.2	7^th of 859 public elementary schools	99.2%		98	9^th of 855 public elementary schools	98.9%	2	77.8	84.3	77.4	80.5	86.1	92.1	77.9	85.0	68.4	$17,037	$1,120	$15,917
Beverly Farms Elementary	Public	K-5	8501 Post Oak Road	Potomac	20854	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-0200	561	34	16.7	7.8%	255 (45.5%)	39 (7.0%)	42 (7.5%)	177 (31.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	46 (8.2%)	96	28^th of 859 public elementary schools	96.7%		94.3	44^th of 855 public elementary schools	94.9%	16	81.6	63.4	63.9	68.7	83.3	86.9	80.3	83.3	52.1	$16,234	$723	$15,511
Potomac Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	10311 River Rd	Potomac	20854	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-4360	435	25	17.3	8.5%	169 (38.9%)	32 (7.4%)	39 (9.0%)	149 (34.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (10.3%)	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
Ritchie Park Elementary	Public	K-5	1514 Dunster Rd	Rockville	20854	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-6310	361	23	15.7	13.0%	172 (47.6%)	40 (11.1%)	48 (13.3%)	76 (21.1%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.8%)	95.8	29^th of 859 public elementary schools	96.6%		94.9	37^th of 855 public elementary schools	95.7%	8	81.3	58.5	74.2	72.1	84.1	86.5	78.5	82.8	50.8	$17,808	$1,092	$16,715
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	591	36	16.5	17.4%	243 (41.1%)	83 (14.0%)	63 (10.7%)	152 (25.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	49 (8.3%)	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
Fallsmead Elementary	Public	K-5	1800 Greenplace Ter	Rockville	20850	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-3545	515	34	15.1	16.7%	172 (33.4%)	66 (12.8%)	65 (12.6%)	174 (33.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.4%)	91.3	67^th of 859 public elementary schools	92.2%		95.2	36^th of 855 public elementary schools	95.8%	31	70.0	75.0	70.5	71.7	69.8	77.4	63.0	69.9	43.2	$15,590	$1,036	$14,554
Lakewood Elementary	Public	K-5	2534 Lindley Terrace	Rockville	20850	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-5750	439	30	14.7	18.0%	81 (18.5%)	65 (14.8%)	69 (15.7%)	192 (43.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.3%)	93.4	52^nd of 859 public elementary schools	93.9%		94.2	45^th of 855 public elementary schools	94.7%	7	71.2	68.9	58.1	66.3	76.6	74.1	70.5	73.8	57.1	$19,455	$1,254	$18,201
Stone Mill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14323 Stonebridge View Dr	North Potomac	20878	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-5450	534	37	14.5	15.2%	118 (22.1%)	70 (13.1%)	55 (10.3%)	246 (46.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (8.2%)	96.4	24^th of 859 public elementary schools	97.2%		96.8	20^th of 855 public elementary schools	97.7%	4	78.8	76.9	68.4	74.4	72.6	84.4	81.1	79.3	57.9	$18,528	$1,058	$17,470
Farmland Elementary	Public	K-5	7000 Old Gate Road	Rockville	20852	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-0660	813	51	16.0	16.5%	321 (39.5%)	81 (10.0%)	111 (13.7%)	253 (31.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (5.3%)	86.2	110^th of 859 public elementary schools	87.2%		90.9	73^rd of 855 public elementary schools	91.5%	37	62.4	55.4	61.9	59.8	61.7	70.5	66.4	66.2	40.7	$16,224	$1,188	$15,036

Frequently Asked Questions about Wayside Elementary

Is Wayside Elementary a good school?

Yes! Wayside Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 12^th of 859 Maryland elementary schools.

How many students attend Wayside Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 470 students attended Wayside Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Wayside Elementary?

Students at Wayside Elementary are 40% Asian, 37% White, 9% Hispanic, 8% African American, 6% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Wayside Elementary attend?

Students who attend Wayside Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Herbert Hoover Middle
High : Winston Churchill High

What district is Wayside Elementary in?

Montgomery County Public Schools

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