Arcola Elementary

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Arcola Elementary ranks 621 st of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Arcola Elementary is a public elementary school located in Silver Spring, Maryland, serving 709 students in grades PK-5. 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.

Arcola Elementary faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, with consistently low test scores and rankings compared to the state and nearby schools. The school has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (68.27%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 21.82% to 51.18% Hispanic students. Arcola's proficiency rates in MCAP Mathematics and English Language Arts are consistently lower than the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland state averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Arcola's overall Mathematics proficiency rate was 18.9%, compared to 33.4% for Montgomery County and 24.1% for Maryland.

Despite Arcola Elementary's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 70.1% to 75.75% over the past 3 years, the school's spending per student has increased from $16,935 in 2018-2019 to $19,279 in 2020-2021, which is higher than the nearby schools like Forest Knolls Elementary and Oakland Terrace Elementary. However, this increased spending has not translated into improved academic outcomes, as the nearby schools have significantly higher academic performance and rankings compared to Arcola Elementary, despite serving similar student populations.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1820 Franwall Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20902

(301) 287-8585

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
621^st of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,492

Students who attend Arcola Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 709

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

68.3%

African American:

19.7%

White:

5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Arcola Elementary ranks worse than 72.3% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 119^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 22.11. (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: Hispanic (68.3%), African American (19.7%), White (5.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Arcola Elementary is 13, which is the 66^th best among 130 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Arcola Elementary employs 54.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Arcola Elementary is $20,492, which is the 60^th highest among 130 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Arcola 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 Arcola Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Arcola Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2008	39.87	582^nd	838	30.5%
2009	44.13	550^th	850	35.3%
2010	46.77	534^th	855	37.5%
2011	28.72	669^th	853	21.6%
2012	43.90	551^st	857	35.7%
2013	29.86	654^th	847	22.8%
2014	18.55	750^th	867	13.5%
2015	15.06	762^nd	859	11.3%
2016	13.94	753^rd	845	10.9%
2017	17.64	694^th	847	18.1%
2018	21.68	654^th	857	23.7%
2019	26.31	585^th	853	31.4%
2021	21.75	600^th	802	25.2%
2022	26.96	602^nd	862	30.2%
2023	20.31	653^rd	855	23.6%
2024	22.11	621^st	859	27.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Arcola Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	38.46	64^th	115	44.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Arcola Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	46.99	231^st	546	57.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Arcola Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	18.98	655^th	796	17.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Arcola Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	25.80	536^th	788	32.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Arcola Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	46.05	212^th	504	57.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Arcola Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	37.76	186^th	347	46.4%

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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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by a citizen
Friday, May 31, 2019

By far the worst Principal in the state. He is the problem. Get a new Principal and the school will improve. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Arcola Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	33	77	44	193	0	n/a	n/a	347
2009	38	108	56	265	0	n/a	n/a	467
2010	45	128	59	318	2	n/a	n/a	552
2011	26	141	61	373	0	1	13	615
2012	27	123	67	419	1	1	17	655
2013	29	128	71	466	2	0	17	713
2014	23	124	59	485	3	0	14	708
2015	27	137	58	503	2	0	10	737
2016	17	126	60	487	2	0	9	701
2017	22	131	59	480	2	0	10	704
2018	24	127	53	470	2	1	9	686
2019	24	139	54	502	1	4	8	732
2020	27	148	42	518	1	5	7	748
2021	26	134	38	485	2	2	16	703
2022	26	118	38	437	1	1	10	631
2023	38	140	33	484	1	0	13	709

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 Arcola Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	347	37.8	9.2	70
2009	467	40.6	11.5	74.3
2010	552	49.5	11.1	76.4
2011	615	53.4	11.5	72.4
2012	655	58.1	11.2	78.9
2013	713	60.4	11.7	75.6
2014	708	57.5	12.3	75.6
2015	737	58.0	12.7	73.7
2016	701	59.0	11.8	74
2017	704	58.8	11.9	77.3
2018	686	58.3	11.7	76.2
2019	732	57.5	12.7	74.6
2020	748	61.2	12.2	73.7
2021	703	61.0	11.5	71
2022	631	58.7	10.7	75.8
2023	709	54.5	13.0	70.1

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 Arcola Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	347	37.8	9.2	70
2009	467	40.6	11.5	74.3
2010	552	49.5	11.1	76.4
2011	615	53.4	11.5	72.4
2012	655	58.1	11.2	78.9
2013	713	60.4	11.7	75.6
2014	708	57.5	12.3	75.6
2015	737	58.0	12.7	73.7
2016	701	59.0	11.8	74
2017	704	58.8	11.9	77.3
2018	686	58.3	11.7	76.2
2019	732	57.5	12.7	74.6
2020	748	61.2	12.2	73.7
2021	703	61.0	11.5	71
2022	631	58.7	10.7	75.8
2023	709	54.5	13.0	70.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Arcola Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,818 (10.7%)	$15,117 (89.3%)	$16,935
2020	$1,698 (9.3%)	$16,595 (90.7%)	$18,293
2021	$2,304 (12.0%)	$16,975 (88.0%)	$19,279
2022	$3,136 (14.8%)	$18,048 (85.2%)	$21,184
2023	$2,245 (11.0%)	$18,247 (89.0%)	$20,492

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Arcola Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 585^th of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 653^rd of 855 Elementary schools	7.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	732	709	3.1%
African American	139	140	0.7%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	54	33	38.9%
Hispanic	502	484	3.6%
Pacific Islander	4	0	100%
White	24	38	58.3%
Two or More Races	8	13	62.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	74.6%	70.1%	4.5%

Schools Near Arcola 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
Arcola Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1820 Franwall Ave	Silver Spring	20902	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 287-8585	709	55	13.0	70.1%	38 (5.4%)	140 (19.7%)	484 (68.3%)	33 (4.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.8%)	22.1	621^st of 859 public elementary schools	27.7%		20.3	653^rd of 855 public elementary schools	23.6%	32	23.5	20.7	11.8	18.9	18.5	44.7	24.7	29.8	5.9	$20,492	$2,245	$18,247
Glen Haven Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10900 Inwood Ave	Silver Spring	20902	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 649-8051	551	42	12.9	60.3%	84 (15.2%)	138 (25.0%)	282 (51.2%)	19 (3.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	24 (4.4%)	22.2	618^th of 859 public elementary schools	28.1%		35.3	507^th of 855 public elementary schools	40.7%	111	25.3	19.5	24.3	23.1	21.5	28.6	22.7	24.2	11.4	$19,773	$1,036	$18,737
Glenallan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12520 Heurich Rd	Silver Spring	20902	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-0760	656	54	12.1	61.1%	58 (8.8%)	182 (27.7%)	316 (48.2%)	64 (9.8%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (4.9%)	36	479^th of 859 public elementary schools	44.2%		32	532^nd of 855 public elementary schools	37.8%	53	34.2	24.7	24.3	28.2	36.6	34.6	34.0	35.2	21.7	$19,210	$1,146	$18,064
Kemp Mill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	411 Sisson St	Silver Spring	20902	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(240) 740-5970	422	44	9.6	89.8%	10 (2.4%)	47 (11.1%)	357 (84.6%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	14.7	730^th of 859 public elementary schools	15.0%		18	680^th of 855 public elementary schools	20.5%	50	20.0	6.1	11.3	12.5	19.4	17.5	26.0	20.6	13.0	$22,042	$2,826	$19,216
Forest Knolls Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10830 Eastwood Ave	Silver Spring	20901	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1640	494	39	12.7	40.1%	161 (32.6%)	80 (16.2%)	192 (38.9%)	26 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	33 (6.7%)	77.6	186^th of 859 public elementary schools	78.3%		75.5	201^st of 855 public elementary schools	76.5%	15	72.6	40.5	49.4	53.0	70.5	47.3	67.5	61.3	38.0	$21,432	$1,045	$20,387
Highland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3100 Medway St	Silver Spring	20902	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(240) 740-1770	515	47	10.8	79.2%	32 (6.2%)	40 (7.8%)	400 (77.7%)	29 (5.6%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	10 (1.9%)	44.8	419^th of 859 public elementary schools	51.2%		48.9	372^nd of 855 public elementary schools	56.5%	47	40.5	20.7	27.3	29.2	52.8	38.8	56.9	49.1	13.2	$22,688	$3,266	$19,423
Oakland Terrace Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2720 Plyers Mill Rd	Silver Spring	20902	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-4880	530	41	12.9	35.1%	188 (35.5%)	84 (15.8%)	187 (35.3%)	28 (5.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (7.9%)	66.8	264^th of 859 public elementary schools	69.3%		67.1	259^th of 855 public elementary schools	69.7%	5	65.1	52.9	33.9	50.8	61.9	60.9	36.7	53.6	22.6	$20,768	$1,201	$19,566
Weller Road Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3301 Weller Rd	Silver Spring	20906	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 287-8601	742	63	11.8	84.6%	25 (3.4%)	57 (7.7%)	606 (81.7%)	44 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.3%)	21	639^th of 859 public elementary schools	25.6%		21.2	640^th of 855 public elementary schools	25.1%	1	23.6	19.5	21.5	21.5	36.8	16.9	17.0	23.3	8.4	$20,308	$2,890	$17,418
Flora M. Singer Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2600 Hayden Drive	Silver Spring	20902	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-0330	634	53	11.9	42.7%	216 (34.1%)	99 (15.6%)	236 (37.2%)	37 (5.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (6.9%)	50.2	372^nd of 859 public elementary schools	56.7%		63.2	283^rd of 855 public elementary schools	66.9%	89	45.8	26.2	29.6	33.7	50.5	44.9	40.2	45.1	27.6	$21,285	$1,172	$20,113
Rock View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3901 Denfeld Ave	Kensington	20895	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-0920	600	54	11.1	55.5%	133 (22.2%)	72 (12.0%)	310 (51.7%)	60 (10.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.8%)	33.4	503^rd of 859 public elementary schools	41.4%		36.5	492^nd of 855 public elementary schools	42.5%	11	35.2	24.4	27.2	29.1	38.6	33.8	29.5	34.1	13.4	$21,915	$1,347	$20,569

Frequently Asked Questions about Arcola Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Arcola Elementary?

Students at Arcola Elementary are 68% Hispanic, 20% African American, 5% White, 5% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Arcola Elementary attend?

Students who attend Arcola 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

Is Arcola Elementary a good school?

Arcola Elementary ranks 621^st of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Arcola Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 709 students attended Arcola Elementary.

What district is Arcola Elementary in?

Montgomery County Public Schools

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