Chevy Chase Elementary

Chevy Chase Elementary, a mid-tier K-5 school in Chevy Chase, Maryland, operated by Montgomery County Public Schools, serves 434 students, covering grades 3 through 5.

Chevy Chase Elementary is one of 208 schools operated by Montgomery County Public Schools, a district that caters to 159,181 students overall.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Chevy Chase Elementary lists that the most-represented group is White (43%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups; the rest is composed of 28% Black, 13% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 6% multiracial. Compared to Montgomery County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

On the income-and-resources front, The school currently runs with 24 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 18.3:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 13.8:1 average. An estimated 35% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

After controlling for student poverty, Chevy Chase Elementary tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 53.6% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 64.5%.

Across the wider county, census data for Montgomery County shows median household income runs about $132,450, roughly 61% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 5%. Chevy Chase Elementary is one of 211 public schools in Montgomery County (combined enrollment of about 159,181 students).

The closest other public school is Bethesda-Chevy Chase High, roughly 0.7 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Chevy Chase Elementary at 5th of 6; the average score across the group is 68.9%.

Geographically, the school is in a commuter-belt area.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count grew 3%: 423 students in 2018 compared to 434 in 2025. The White share of enrollment ticked down from 56% to 43% over that span.

On the community side, the feed for Chevy Chase Elementary typically covers enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. The community welcomes input from current and former families.