At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 512
472
Total Enrollment
State avg: 54%
41%-12.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Forest Knolls Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Silver Spring, Maryland. The school enrolls 472 students. It is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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
11:1 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
ZIP20901
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240048000832
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment472
White28.2%
Hispanic / Latino40.3%
Black / African American20.1%
Asian5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
28.2%
Hispanic
40.3%
Black
20.1%
Asian
5.5%
Two+
5.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.