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Diamond Elementary School

4 MARQUIS DR, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20878

Top 10% School in Maryland

Ranked 11 of 143 in Maryland

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About Diamond Elementary School

Diamond Elementary School is a public K–5 school in the Montgomery County Public Schools system. It is located at 4 Marquis Drive in Gaithersburg, Maryland (20878). With about 650 to 670 students and a student-teacher ratio of about 15:1, Diamond is a wonderful place to learn. About 64% of students are good at math, and 80% are good at reading/ELA, which is much higher than the average in Maryland. The school has a diverse student body, with approximately 75% of students identifying as minorities. The school promotes both academic success and social-emotional growth by stressing the values of "care, belief, respect, engagement, collaboration, and problem-solving." Diamond is one of the best elementary schools in Maryland because it has a strong academic record and a welcoming school culture.

Diamond Elementary School Contact Information

Address

4 MARQUIS DR, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20878

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Phone

(240) 740-2120

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 64%
Reading 80%
State average proficiency is 64% in Math and 80% in Reading.
44
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
732
Total Students
$76726
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 11 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Diamond Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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: 8:50am - 3:30pm

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:35 AM 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 23.5%
Asian 46.4%
Hispanic 12.6%
Black 11.2%
Two+ Races 5%
Native Am. 1%
White
23.5%
Asian
46.4%
Hispanic
12.6%
Black
11.2%
Two+ Races
5%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 732
45.9%
336 Female
54.1%
396 Male

Student Population

732 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

521 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The school has been named a recipient of the 2025 Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools award, recognising its high academic achievement and efforts to close achievement gaps among student groups.

FAQ

Q1. How many students are in each class at Diamond Elementary School?

Ans.The average class size is about 20 to 25 students per teacher, which lets each student get the help and attention they need.

Q2. Are there any sports programs outside of school?

Ans.Yes, Diamond Elementary has sports programs like soccer, basketball, and track, but they depend on the season and grade level.

Q3.How does Diamond Elementary School use technology in the classroom?

Ans. The school uses smart boards, laptops, and tablets that students can touch to help them learn and improve their digital literacy skills.

Q4.What help is there for students who have trouble learning?

Ans.The school offers individualized education plans (IEPs), small-group lessons, and extra help from staff who are trained to work with students who learn differently.

Q5.Has Diamond Elementary received any awards or recognition?

Ans.Diamond Elementary is known for its innovative and welcoming learning environment and has won awards for its high academic standards.

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

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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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
SLB

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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