Bayard Rustin Elementary

Summary:

Bayard Rustin Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Rockville, Maryland, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 758 students. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top 25% of Maryland elementary schools and outperforms state and district averages on academic measures.

Bayard Rustin's academic excellence is evident across all grades and subjects, with 57.7% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 48.4% statewide and 55.3% in Montgomery County Public Schools. The school's diverse student population, with 23.75% White, 10.55% African American, 31% Hispanic, and 24.01% Asian students, is higher than nearby schools. Bayard Rustin also spends significantly more per student ($15,691 in 2020-2021) and maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which likely contributes to its strong academic performance.

Compared to nearby schools, Bayard Rustin outperforms on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates in both mathematics and English Language Arts across all grades. For example, in 2023-2024, Bayard Rustin's 3rd-grade mathematics proficiency rate was 55.8%, compared to 52.9% at Maryvale Elementary, 61.8% at Beall Elementary, and 70% at Fallsmead Elementary. Bayard Rustin's diverse student population, including a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggests the school is effectively serving students from various socioeconomic backgrounds.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 332 W Edmonston Dr
       Rockville, MD  20852


(240) 740-4320

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
201st of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,194 Help


Students who attend Bayard Rustin Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Julius West Middle
High:    Richard Montgomery High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  787

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
31.0%
White:
23.8%
Asian:
23.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bayard Rustin Elementary ranks better than 76.6% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 59th 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 74.54. (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 Student population at Bayard Rustin Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (31%), White (23.8%), Asian (23.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bayard Rustin Elementary is 14.4. 94 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Bayard Rustin Elementary employs 54.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bayard Rustin Elementary is $17,194. 106 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Bayard Rustin 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 Bayard Rustin Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bayard Rustin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 78.34 187th 853 78.1%
2021 88.07 81st 802 89.9%
2022 76.97 198th 862 77.0%
2023 75.97 198th 855 76.8%
2024 74.54 201st 859 76.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bayard Rustin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 84.27 8th 52 84.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bayard Rustin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.03 41st 115 64.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bayard Rustin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.27 63rd 136 53.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bayard Rustin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.56 133rd 546 75.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Bayard Rustin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 83.32 97th 796 87.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Bayard Rustin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 88.18 73rd 788 90.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bayard Rustin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.35 50th 128 60.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Bayard Rustin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.93 117th 504 76.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bayard Rustin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.16 79th 347 77.2%
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Rank History for White students at Bayard Rustin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 80.21 81st 528 84.7%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Open Quote An amazing place to send your kids. From the Principal (Who is so onvolved and knows every student by name) to the teachers and staff. I m so grateful we have this school and community. Also teachers are very helpful with all the kids. I have a great experience wirh my children that arrived not knowing how to speak English. After a yesr and a half my daugther ranked for avance English in middle. My son is still struggling but being supported during the entire process. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bayard Rustin Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 153 70 185 143 2 0 47 0 600
2020 183 70 190 209 3 0 64 0 719
2021 182 64 175 200 4 0 61 0 686
2022 185 84 172 213 3 0 72 0 729
2023 180 80 182 235 3 0 78 0 758
2024 187 86 185 244 3 1 81 0 787

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 Bayard Rustin Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 600 36.4 16.4 25.2
2020 719 41.6 17.2 30
2021 686 46.2 14.8 32.7
2022 729 46.4 15.7 33.1
2023 758 50.3 15.0 41.8
2024 787 54.5 14.4 37

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 Bayard Rustin Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 600 36.4 16.4 25.2
2020 719 41.6 17.2 30
2021 686 46.2 14.8 32.7
2022 729 46.4 15.7 33.1
2023 758 50.3 15.0 41.8
2024 787 54.5 14.4 37

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 Bayard Rustin Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $433 (3.0%) $14,154 (97.0%) $14,587
2020 $194 (1.4%) $13,188 (98.6%) $13,382
2021 $567 (3.6%) $15,124 (96.4%) $15,691
2022 $1,291 (8.5%) $13,837 (91.5%) $15,128
2023 $1,242 (7.2%) $15,952 (92.8%) $17,194

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bayard Rustin 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)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 187th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 198th of 855 Elementary schools
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students600758
 26.3%
African American7080
 14.3%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian185182
 1.6%
Hispanic143235
 64.3%
Pacific Islander00
White153180
 17.6%
Two or More Races4778
 66%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.2%41.8%
 16.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bayard Rustin Elementary

Students at Bayard Rustin Elementary are 31% Hispanic, 24% White, 24% Asian, 11% African American, 10% Two or more races.

Bayard Rustin Elementary ranks 201st of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Bayard Rustin Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Julius West Middle
High : Richard Montgomery High

In the 2023-24 school year, 787 students attended Bayard Rustin Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

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