Ritchie Park Elementary School

1514 DUNSTER RD, ROCKVILLE, MD 20854

Top 10% School in Maryland

Ranked 8 of 108 in Maryland

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About Ritchie Park Elementary School

Ritchie Park Elementary School is a public school in Rockville, Maryland, for kids in grades K–5. There are about 361 students at the school, and one teacher for every 16 students. This means that teachers can teach students lessons that are helpful. The school gives importance to academic success by offering academic support in math, science, and reading as well as extracurricular activities in the arts, technology, and physical education. Ritchie Park Elementary School also keeps students with different learning needs interested by using a variety of teaching methods, even project-based learning. The students come from a wide range of backgrounds. Based on data about how well students do in school, 67% are good at math and 77% are good at reading. This shows that the school really cares about how well its students do. Montgomery County Public Schools supports Ritchie Park Elementary, which is a school that families and the community are very involved with making it the top choice of school in Maryland. Families should pick this Rockville elementary school because it has a lot of classes, a friendly environment, and chances for students to grow.

Contact Information

Address

1514 DUNSTER RD, ROCKVILLE, MD 20854

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Phone

(240) 740-6310

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 67%
Reading 77%
State average proficiency is 67% in Math and 77% in Reading.
23
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
9
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
382
Total Students
$76726
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 8 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ritchie Park 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
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

8

of 108 in Maryland

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: 9:00 AM to 3:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:45 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 46.8%
Asian 18.5%
Hispanic 14.3%
Black 12.2%
Two+ Races 6.9%
Native Am. 1%
White
46.8%
Asian
18.5%
Hispanic
14.3%
Black
12.2%
Two+ Races
6.9%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 382
50.5%
193 Female
49.2%
188 Male

Student Population

382 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

384 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

The school recently hosted a visit by Carey Wright (Maryland’s State Superintendent of Schools) and Dawn Moore (Maryland’s First Lady) as part of the 2025-2026 school-year kickoff tour. The guests observed classrooms and engaged with students, highlighting Ritchie Park’s commitment to academic performance and preparation for the year ahead

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of programs does Ritchie Park Elementary offer to help kids learn more?

Ritchie Park Elementary offers enrichment in the arts, music, STEM, and creative writing to help students with different interests.

Q2: How does Ritchie Park Elementary get parents involved in school events?

Ans. The school wants parents to get involved by giving them chances to volunteer, holding PTA events, and sending home regular school news.

Q3. Does Ritchie Park Elementary have chances for learning outside?

Ans. Yes, the school uses outside areas for science projects, gardening programs, and lessons about the environment.

Q4: What kinds of partnerships does Ritchie Park Elementary have with the community?

Ans. Ritchie Park works with businesses and groups in the area to improve learning through mentoring, workshops, and service projects.

Q5: What does Ritchie Park Elementary do to celebrate students' successes?

Ans. The school gives out awards, sends out newsletters, and has programs that recognise students' accomplishments across the board.

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.

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