Bannockburn Elementary School

Bannockburn Elementary is a kindergarten through fifth-grade school with about 418 students and about 25 full-time classroom teachers, plus one counselor, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of about 17:1. The gender split is almost evenly (51% male, 49% female). Minority students represent approximately 41%, which is comprised of approximately 17% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 7.7% Black, and multiracial. Students who are economically disadvantaged only around 4%. In academics, approximately 72% of the students achieve proficiency in math and approximately 87% in reading, placing Bannockburn in the top 1% of elementary schools in the state, and #10 in Maryland as a whole. Almost all teachers are certified and veteran, working intimately with families in a small-school setting. In Bethesda, the median home price is approximately $1.13 million, which represents a high-income suburban setting. Bannockburn has been renowned as a high performing elementary school for its inclusive vision, problem-solving and social-emotional learning, vibrant community partnerships, and a warm atmosphere in the midst of its academic excellence.

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