At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 512
413
Total Enrollment
State avg: 54%
68%+13.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
9.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Summit Hall Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The school enrolls 413 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
9.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictMontgomery County Public Schools
County24031
CityGaithersburg
ZIP20877
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240048000931
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment413
White1.9%
Hispanic / Latino72.6%
Black / African American19.4%
Asian3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
1.9%
Hispanic
72.6%
Black
19.4%
Asian
3.9%
Two+
2.2%
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.