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Darnestown Elementary School

15030 TURKEY FOOT RD, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20878

Top 25% School in Maryland

Ranked 23 of 143 in Maryland

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About Darnestown Elementary School

Darnestown Elementary School is a highly rated public elementary school in Gaithersburg, Maryland. It is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) district. The school has about 340 to 355 students in kindergarten through 5th grade and a low student-teacher ratio of 12:1, which means that each student gets a lot of individual attention. Darnestown Elementary follows the MCPS curriculum and focuses on student growth, academic excellence, and getting involved in the community. About 52% of students are good at math, and 67% are good at reading and writing, which indicates that they are doing well in school. The school has special programs like the Home School Model and Learning Center to help students with different learning needs. Darnestown Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in Gaithersburg, Maryland. It has a safe environment, dedicated teachers, and an active parent community. The average price of a home in Darnestown is about $601,838, which shows how desirable and family-friendly the area is.

Darnestown Elementary School Contact Information

Address

15030 TURKEY FOOT RD, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20878

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Phone

(301) 284-4260

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 52%
Reading 67%
State average proficiency is 52% in Math and 67% in Reading.
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Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
354
Total Students
$76726
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 23 IN STEM IN STATE

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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:25 a.m. to 3:50 p.m.

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 60.6%
Asian 12.4%
Hispanic 10.9%
Black 7.9%
Two+ Races 7.9%
Native Am. 1%
White
60.6%
Asian
12.4%
Hispanic
10.9%
Black
7.9%
Two+ Races
7.9%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 354
43.8%
155 Female
56.2%
199 Male

Student Population

354 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

301 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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FAQ

Q1. Who is the current Principal of Darnestown Elementary School? Ans. Mr. Darshan K. Jain is the Principal of Darnestown Elementary School.

Q2. What group of high schools does Darnestown Elementary send students to? Ans.The school is in the Northwest Cluster of MCPS, and most students go on to Lakelands Park Middle School and then Northwest High School

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Q3.What are the most important signs of academic success for the school? Ans.Based on proficiency data, about 52% of students are good at math and 67% are good at reading and language arts. U.S. News has put the school in the top 400 elementary schools in Maryland.

Q4. What is the school's main goal when it comes to how students act and behave? Ans.The school encourages a positive school environment by teaching three important lessons about self-control: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be Safe.

Q5. What kinds of programs are available for students who need extra help with learning? Ans.Darnestown Elementary School has a Home School Model - Elementary program and a Learning Center that offers personalized educational services to eligible students, especially those with special needs.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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