At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 517
753
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
65%+12pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Greencastle Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Silver Spring, Maryland. The school enrolls 753 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
13:1 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
ZIP20904
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240048001510
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment753
White3.6%
Hispanic / Latino21.4%
Black / African American66.3%
Asian6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races2.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
3.6%
Hispanic
21.4%
Black
66.3%
Asian
6.2%
Two+
2.2%
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.