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Takoma Park Elementary School

7511 Holly Ave
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Takoma Park Elementary School serves 598 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 598 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Takoma Park Elementary School's student population of 598 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
598 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Takoma Park Elementary School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
23%
23%
Black
31%
33%
White
38%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.71
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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What schools are Takoma Park Elementary School often compared to?
Takoma Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Piney Branch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Takoma Park Elementary School?
598 students attend Takoma Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Takoma Park Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Takoma Park Elementary School?
Takoma Park Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Takoma Park Elementary School offer ?
Takoma Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Takoma Park Elementary School part of?
Takoma Park Elementary School is part of Montgomery County 51爆料s.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 598 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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