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#724 of 1,363 schools in MD
Fairland Elementary
Elementary School · Montgomery County Public Schools · Silver Spring, MD
A Montgomery County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
14315 Fairdale Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20905
- Math 33% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fairland Elementary score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fairland Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$155,023
Median home value
$640,400
Median rent
$2,015/mo
College educated
57%
Homeownership
87.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20905; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greencastle ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 753 | Compare → |
| Dr. Charles R. Drew ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 466 | Compare → |
| Burtonsville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 609 | Compare → |
| Echelon AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–9 | 1.8 mi | 7 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Montgomery County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 211
- Rank in district
- #158 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
Fairland Elementary is listed in Montgomery County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fairland Elementary
Fairland Elementary is a public elementary school in Silver Spring, MD, part of Montgomery County Public Schools, serving approximately 566 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #724 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fairland Elementary
What grades does Fairland Elementary serve?
Fairland Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Fairland Elementary?
Fairland Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 566 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairland Elementary is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fairland Elementary rank in MD?
Fairland Elementary ranks #724 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Fairland Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Fairland Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fairland Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairland Elementary has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fairland Elementary a charter school?
No, Fairland Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fairland Elementary a Title I school?
No, Fairland Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fairland Elementary?
62.9% of students at Fairland 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 566
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.3%
- Phone
- (240) 740-0640
- Area population (ZIP 20905)
- 18,268
- Area average commute
- 32.4 min
- Area median age
- 42
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 20905; 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 multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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