Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary

Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary serves 466 students in grades pre-kindergarten through fifth in Silver Spring, Maryland's Montgomery County.

With 35 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.8 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking 83rd out of 1,364 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 94th percentile. Students show solid achievement across core subjects, with 60% scoring proficient or above in English Language Arts and reading, while 51% meet proficiency standards in mathematics.

These results reflect the school's commitment to academic excellence and student growth. Dr. Charles R.

Drew Elementary benefits from its location in an affluent and well-educated community within the 20905 ZIP code, where the median household income reaches $142,929 and 55% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The area maintains a low poverty rate of just 3.8%, with median home values of $617,800, indicating a stable residential neighborhood that supports educational achievement. The school operates in Montgomery County's large suburban setting, providing students with access to diverse educational opportunities while maintaining the community feel that characterizes this well-established Silver Spring neighborhood.