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Ritchie Park Elementary School

1514 DUNSTER RD, ROCKVILLE, MD 20854

Top 10% School in Maryland

Ranked 8 of 143 in Maryland

Top schools in Rockville
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Ritchie Park Elementary School

1514 DUNSTER RD, ROCKVILLE, MD 20854

Top 10% School in Maryland

Ranked 8 of 143 in Maryland

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About Ritchie Park Elementary School

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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

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

Ritchie Park Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1514 DUNSTER RD, ROCKVILLE, MD 20854

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Phone

(240) 740-6310

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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

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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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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.

Remarkable Alumni

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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. How can I find the best middle school near my neighborhood in Maryland?

Ans. You can find the best middle schools here.


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. Do you know of any good high schools in Maryland?

Ans. You can have a look at some of the best high schools here.

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

PS

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
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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