Wood Acres Elementary

Summary:

Wood Acres Elementary is a highly-rated public elementary school in Bethesda, Maryland, serving 605 students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. As part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district, which is ranked 7th out of 25 districts in Maryland, Wood Acres consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state.

With exceptional academic performance, Wood Acres students excel on state assessments, with 73.5% proficient or better in Mathematics and 76.9% proficient or better in English Language Arts. The school's diversity is also noteworthy, with a student population that is 65.12% White, 13.39% Hispanic, 10.58% Asian, and 4.63% African American. Despite its high-income student population, with only 7.6% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Wood Acres stands out for its strong performance across different racial subgroups, including ranking 3rd out of 347 Maryland elementary schools for Hispanic students.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Bannockburn Elementary, Bradley Hills Elementary, and Westbrook Elementary, Wood Acres Elementary excels, particularly in Mathematics, with a significantly higher percentage of students proficient or better. The school's exceptional performance, diverse student body, and ample funding and resources make it a standout in the Bethesda area and the state of Maryland.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

5800 Cromwell Drive
Bethesda, MD 20816

(240) 740-1120

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
42^nd of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,867

Students who attend Wood Acres Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 17.5

Number of students: 605

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.1%

Hispanic:

13.4%

Asian:

10.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 7.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wood Acres Elementary ranks better than 95.1% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 18^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 94.58. (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: White (65.1%), Hispanic (13.4%), Asian (10.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 7.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wood Acres Elementary is 17.5. 134 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Wood Acres Elementary employs 34.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wood Acres Elementary is $15,867. 127 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Wood Acres 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 Wood Acres Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Wood Acres Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	0.64	796^th	803	0.9%
2005	0.89	800^th	805	0.6%
2006	2.71	788^th	804	2.0%
2007	2.08	804^th	818	1.7%
2008	84.69	58^th	838	93.1%
2009	82.35	92^nd	850	89.2%
2010	80.88	119^th	855	86.1%
2011	81.90	90^th	853	89.4%
2012	78.68	136^th	857	84.1%
2013	76.71	169^th	847	80.0%
2014	82.90	116^th	867	86.6%
2015	92.14	63^rd	859	92.7%
2016	91.56	67^th	845	92.1%
2017	90.66	80^th	847	90.6%
2018	92.58	62^nd	857	92.8%
2019	93.22	52^nd	853	93.9%
2021	97.66	18^th	802	97.8%
2022	97.55	13^th	862	98.5%
2023	94.73	38^th	855	95.6%
2024	94.58	42^nd	859	95.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Wood Acres Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	88.46	5^th	52	90.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Wood Acres Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	96.58	19^th	796	97.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Wood Acres Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	96.14	24^th	788	97.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Wood Acres Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	36.38	89^th	128	30.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wood Acres Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	97.80	3^rd	347	99.1%

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Rank History for White students at Wood Acres Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	90.05	27^th	528	94.9%

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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 Wood Acres Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	381	2	32	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	436
1990	386	7	38	17	0	n/a	n/a	1	449
1991	408	5	40	20	1	n/a	n/a	0	474
1992	417	4	40	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	484
1993	446	5	39	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	514
1994	499	4	30	25	3	n/a	n/a	0	561
1995	530	5	26	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	585
1996	530	5	26	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	585
1997	492	7	18	20	2	n/a	n/a	0	539
1998	485	5	15	21	1	n/a	n/a	0	527
1999	461	4	11	30	2	n/a	n/a	0	508
2000	456	9	14	27	2	n/a	n/a	0	508
2001	476	11	23	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	530
2002	519	11	31	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	585
2003	519	11	31	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	585
2004	527	7	32	25	2	n/a	n/a	0	593
2005	538	10	35	39	0	n/a	n/a	0	622
2006	517	12	42	36	0	n/a	n/a	0	607
2007	522	14	45	32	0	n/a	n/a	0	613
2008	518	14	54	30	0	n/a	n/a	0	616
2009	543	14	54	34	0	n/a	n/a	0	645
2010	591	20	76	40	0	n/a	n/a	0	727
2011	563	23	58	49	0	0	40	0	733
2012	547	23	70	53	1	0	45	0	739
2013	563	22	77	60	1	0	44	0	767
2014	572	25	79	66	1	0	46	0	789
2015	497	22	83	67	1	0	44	0	714
2016	444	22	77	72	1	0	44	0	660
2017	438	18	73	85	2	0	46	0	662
2018	459	23	64	86	1	0	43	0	676
2019	438	26	64	90	0	0	42	0	660
2020	428	22	67	87	0	0	45	0	649
2021	397	16	56	72	0	1	41	0	583
2022	352	24	50	75	0	1	32	0	534
2023	394	28	64	81	0	1	37	0	605

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 Wood Acres Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	436	23.0	18.9	n/a
1990	449	23.4	19.1	1.1
1991	474	23.6	20.0	0.8
1992	484	22.6	21.4	1
1993	514	23.1	22.3	1
1994	561	26.0	21.6	1.1
1995	585	26.0	22.5	0.7
1996	585	26.0	22.5	0.7
1997	539	25.1	21.5	0.7
1998	527	25.1	21.0	0.9
1999	508	25.1	20.2	1
2000	508	28.4	17.9	1.8
2001	530	28.1	18.9	1.3
2002	585	26.6	22.0	1.9
2003	585	26.6	22.0	1.9
2004	593	30.9	19.2	1.7
2005	622	31.0	20.1	1.3
2006	607	34.0	17.9	1.5
2007	613	37.0	16.6	1.3
2008	616	34.9	17.7	1.1
2009	645	35.6	18.1	0.9
2010	727	38.6	18.8	1.7
2011	733	40.8	17.9	1.1
2012	739	38.8	19.0	2.2
2013	767	41.3	18.5	2
2014	789	41.3	19.1	1.9
2015	714	43.0	16.6	3.1
2016	660	34.0	19.4	3.5
2017	662	35.6	18.5	3.2
2018	676	37.7	17.9	2.4
2019	660	36.3	18.1	3
2020	649	36.0	18.0	1.5
2021	583	35.7	16.3	3.6
2022	534	34.4	15.5	4.9
2023	605	34.4	17.5	7.6

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 Wood Acres Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	436	23.0	18.9	n/a
1990	449	23.4	19.1	1.1
1991	474	23.6	20.0	0.8
1992	484	22.6	21.4	1
1993	514	23.1	22.3	1
1994	561	26.0	21.6	1.1
1995	585	26.0	22.5	0.7
1996	585	26.0	22.5	0.7
1997	539	25.1	21.5	0.7
1998	527	25.1	21.0	0.9
1999	508	25.1	20.2	1
2000	508	28.4	17.9	1.8
2001	530	28.1	18.9	1.3
2002	585	26.6	22.0	1.9
2003	585	26.6	22.0	1.9
2004	593	30.9	19.2	1.7
2005	622	31.0	20.1	1.3
2006	607	34.0	17.9	1.5
2007	613	37.0	16.6	1.3
2008	616	34.9	17.7	1.1
2009	645	35.6	18.1	0.9
2010	727	38.6	18.8	1.7
2011	733	40.8	17.9	1.1
2012	739	38.8	19.0	2.2
2013	767	41.3	18.5	2
2014	789	41.3	19.1	1.9
2015	714	43.0	16.6	3.1
2016	660	34.0	19.4	3.5
2017	662	35.6	18.5	3.2
2018	676	37.7	17.9	2.4
2019	660	36.3	18.1	3
2020	649	36.0	18.0	1.5
2021	583	35.7	16.3	3.6
2022	534	34.4	15.5	4.9
2023	605	34.4	17.5	7.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wood Acres Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$335 (2.5%)	$12,815 (97.5%)	$13,150
2020	$319 (2.4%)	$12,955 (97.6%)	$13,274
2021	$703 (4.6%)	$14,502 (95.4%)	$15,205
2022	$1,482 (9.5%)	$14,168 (90.5%)	$15,650
2023	$1,103 (7.0%)	$14,764 (93.0%)	$15,867

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wood Acres Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 52^nd of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 38^th of 855 Elementary schools	1.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	660	605	8.3%
African American	26	28	7.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	64	64
Hispanic	90	81	10%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	438	394	10%
Two or More Races	42	37	11.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	3%	7.6%	4.6%

Schools Near Wood Acres 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
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
Westbrook Elementary	Public	K-5	5110 Allan Ter	Bethesda	20816	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1040	496	33	15.2	14.3%	290 (58.5%)	31 (6.3%)	92 (18.5%)	47 (9.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (6.9%)	97.2	18^th of 859 public elementary schools	97.9%		96.7	22^nd of 855 public elementary schools	97.4%	4	76.4	76.4	70.1	74.2	82.0	86.4	79.4	82.5	61.1	$17,029	$1,088	$15,941
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
Somerset Elementary	Public	K-5	5811 Warwick Pl	Chevy Chase	20815	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1100	338	24	14.0	20.7%	170 (50.3%)	40 (11.8%)	59 (17.5%)	41 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	26 (7.7%)	88.7	91^st of 859 public elementary schools	89.4%		93.1	56^th of 855 public elementary schools	93.5%	35	82.6	54.0	46.8	60.3	75.6	75.0	63.0	71.5	47.8	$20,312	$975	$19,337
Bethesda Elementary	Public	K-5	7600 Arlington Rd	Bethesda	20814	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 204-5300	611	37	16.3	20.6%	244 (39.9%)	68 (11.1%)	104 (17.0%)	136 (22.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (9.7%)	93.3	53^rd of 859 public elementary schools	93.8%		94.1	46^th of 855 public elementary schools	94.6%	7	72.9	64.5	59.8	65.9	77.5	81.4	71.1	77.0	46.5	$16,690	$958	$15,731
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
Chevy Chase Elementary	Public, Magnet	3-5	4015 Rosemary St	Chevy Chase	20815	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 657-4994	431	25	17.3	24.8%	210 (48.7%)	100 (23.2%)	52 (12.1%)	45 (10.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.6%)	96.2	25^th of 859 public elementary schools	97.1%		95.5	33^rd of 855 public elementary schools	96.1%	8	66.3	73.0	71.0	70.6	73.0	83.6	83.4	80.9	64.7	$15,836	$831	$15,006
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Wood Acres Elementary

How many students attend Wood Acres Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 605 students attended Wood Acres Elementary.

What district is Wood Acres Elementary in?

Montgomery County Public Schools

Is Wood Acres Elementary a good school?

Yes! Wood Acres Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 42^nd of 859 Maryland elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Wood Acres Elementary attend?

Students who attend Wood Acres Elementary usually go on to attend:

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

What is the racial makeup of Wood Acres Elementary?

Students at Wood Acres Elementary are 65% White, 13% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American.

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