At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 512
747
Total Enrollment
State avg: 54%
62%+8.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Burnt Mills Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Silver Spring, Maryland. The school enrolls 747 students. It is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maryland state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictMontgomery County Public Schools
County24031
CitySilver Spring
ZIP20901
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240048090452
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment747
White13.1%
Hispanic / Latino19.7%
Black / African American43.2%
Asian19.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
13.1%
Hispanic
19.7%
Black
43.2%
Asian
19.4%
Two+
4.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.