At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 515
527
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
61%+8.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–2
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Bel Pre Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–2 in Silver Spring, Maryland. The school enrolls 527 students. It is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
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
12:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–2
DistrictMontgomery County Public Schools
County24031
CitySilver Spring
ZIP20906
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240048000780
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment527
White6.1%
Hispanic / Latino58.0%
Black / African American27.4%
Asian4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races2.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
6.1%
Hispanic
58.0%
Black
27.4%
Asian
4.8%
Two+
2.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
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.