DuFief Elementary

DuFief Elementary

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
15001 Dufief Dr,  North Potomac, MD
Montgomery County Public Schools
4.7
261 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
57%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.5%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
305:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
32.2%
White
27.3%
Black
18.4%
Hispanic
12.2%
Two or more races
9.8%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.7 20 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/18/2024
That low rating on equity and inclusion is inaccurate and doesn't reflect our experience at Dufief. Both of my boys who are of Haitian decent went to this school from 1st to 5th grade. They had a wonderful experience. The exceptional principal, teachers and staff were supportive, kind, and respectfu...
5.0 parent
4/22/2017
All 3 of my kids have attended or are attending Dufief. We have lived in the community for over 20 years. Dufief is an excellent school with small class sizes. The staff is excellent and the community is great! I would definitely recommend this school to my friends and family.
5.0 parent
3/21/2016
My son had a wonderful experience at Dufief. The teachers and the social environment were great.
2.0 other
7/14/2015
Ok so some teachers are good and some are bad. For example one time a teacher took my son and told him to stay for the recess in the lunch room my son got sad and I wasn't happy with this...

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DuFief Elementary is a public school for students in grades K-5 in North Potomac, MD, in the North Potomac neighborhood, and is served by the Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 261 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. DuFief Elementary has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $928,726. Discover additional schools in the area, like Quince Orchard High School, German International School Washington D.C., Muslim Community School and Alim Academy, and more. Learn more about what North Potomac has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near DuFief Elementary.

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