Rachel Carson Elementary School

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Rachel Carson Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

100 Tschiffely Square Rd, Gaithersburg, MD

Kentlands Neighborhood

Montgomery County Public Schools

682 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
66%

Reading Proficiency
74%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

74%

Math Proficiency

66%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

16:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

3.3%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

528:1

Student Diversity

Male

51.7%

Female

48.1%

White

46.1%

Hispanic

21.1%

Asian or Pacific Islander

18.3%

Two or more races

7.3%

Black

6.9%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

2/6/2025

This elementary school provides an excellent learning environment with dedicated, tenured teachers who bring experience and stability to the classroom. The school’s management is generally effective, fostering a positive and well-organized atmosphere. The facilities are well-maintained and in good c...

5.0 parent

10/22/2024

It's one of the top schools in the county for elementary school kids, in one of the most fun neighborhoods to be a kid in the county, and the teachers it draws in are top notch. What's not to like?My son has thrived in this neighborhood and school, and I'm so glad he's getting this experience.

3.0 other

2/24/2021

Hello, I am writing this review as a current middle school student and an alumni of RCES. Overall my experience was meh. Here's why:Homework: 4/5 The teachers always gave us a decent amount of homework, I sometimes felt overwhelmed by it but it's nothing too crazy.Teachers: 4/5 Also pretty decent, s...

2.0 parent

9/5/2020

Average experience. Disappointed on the first day of this school two years ago I could not walk my child to his 1st grade classroom even though he was new. Only kindergarten children are allowed to have their parent walk them in the first day. There are over a thousand students flooding in the front...

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List Price Range

$330K - $1.5M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$770,068

Median Lot Size

3,920 Sq Ft

% Renters

24%

Average Household Income

$179,151

% of College Grads

76.9%

Median Age

Average House Size

3,651 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

35.6%

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2 Baths
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2 Baths
1,620 Sq Ft

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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,619 Sq Ft

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1.5 Baths
1,188 Sq Ft

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3.5 Baths
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1-2 Baths
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1 Bath
866 Sq Ft

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Rachel Carson Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Gaithersburg, MD and is served by the Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 682 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 66% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 74% are proficient in reading. Rachel Carson Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $770,068. Discover additional schools in the area, like Quince Orchard High School, Northwest High School, Longview School, and more. Learn more about what Gaithersburg has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Rachel Carson Elementary School.

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