Very Good
#423 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 31% in state
Based on limited data
Bel Pre Elementary
Elementary School · Montgomery County Public Schools · Silver Spring, MD
A Montgomery County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
13801 Rippling Brook Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20906
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 48 schools in Silver Spring.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bel Pre Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,964
Median home value
$440,600
Median rent
$1,945/mo
College educated
42.4%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20906; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrie SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 231 | Compare → |
| Georgian Forest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 552 | Compare → |
| The Winchester SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–2 | 0.9 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Harmony Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 693 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Montgomery County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 211
- Rank in district
- #109 of 206
- District spending per student
- $19,456NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bel Pre Elementary is listed in Montgomery County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bel Pre Elementary
Bel Pre Elementary is a public elementary school in Silver Spring, MD, part of Montgomery County Public Schools, serving approximately 527 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #423 of 1,363 schools in MD. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bel Pre Elementary
What grades does Bel Pre Elementary serve?
Bel Pre Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Bel Pre Elementary?
Bel Pre Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 527 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bel Pre Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bel Pre Elementary is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bel Pre Elementary rank in MD?
Bel Pre Elementary ranks #423 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Bel Pre Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bel Pre Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Bel Pre Elementary a charter school?
No, Bel Pre Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bel Pre Elementary a Title I school?
No, Bel Pre Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bel Pre Elementary?
60.9% of students at Bel Pre Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 527
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.7%
- Phone
- (301) 287-8870
- Area population (ZIP 20906)
- 71,216
- Area average commute
- 34.9 min
- Area median age
- 40
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20906; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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