Serving 424 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bannockburn Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bannockburn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bannockburn Elementary School's student population of 424 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
424 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Aug 26, 2025
School Rankings
Bannockburn Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bannockburn Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#11 out of 1338 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
7%
Hispanic
10%
23%
Black
6%
33%
White
61%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bannockburn Elementary School's ranking?
Bannockburn Elementary School is ranked #11 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Bannockburn Elementary School often compared to?
Bannockburn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burning Tree Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Bannockburn Elementary School?
424 students attend Bannockburn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Bannockburn Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bannockburn Elementary School?
Bannockburn Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bannockburn Elementary School offer ?
Bannockburn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bannockburn Elementary School part of?
Bannockburn Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
In what neighborhood is Bannockburn Elementary School located?
Bannockburn Elementary School is located in the Bannockburn neighborhood of Bethesda, MD.
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