Overview
Damascus Elementary is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Damascus, Maryland. The school enrolls 346 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
11.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
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SectorPublic
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Grade Span0–5
Degmada Degmada Montgomery County Public Schools
County24031
Magaalada CityDamascus
ZIP20872
Dugsiga Charter School No
Dugsiga Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240048000815
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment346
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
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.
FRL %44%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)