Bayard Rustin Elementary

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Bayard Rustin Elementary ranks 201 st of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bayard Rustin Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Rockville, Maryland, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 758 students. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top 25% of Maryland elementary schools and outperforms state and district averages on academic measures.

Bayard Rustin's academic excellence is evident across all grades and subjects, with 57.7% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 48.4% statewide and 55.3% in Montgomery County Public Schools. The school's diverse student population, with 23.75% White, 10.55% African American, 31% Hispanic, and 24.01% Asian students, is higher than nearby schools. Bayard Rustin also spends significantly more per student ($15,691 in 2020-2021) and maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which likely contributes to its strong academic performance.

Compared to nearby schools, Bayard Rustin outperforms on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates in both mathematics and English Language Arts across all grades. For example, in 2023-2024, Bayard Rustin's 3rd-grade mathematics proficiency rate was 55.8%, compared to 52.9% at Maryvale Elementary, 61.8% at Beall Elementary, and 70% at Fallsmead Elementary. Bayard Rustin's diverse student population, including a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggests the school is effectively serving students from various socioeconomic backgrounds.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

332 W Edmonston Dr
Rockville, MD 20852

(240) 740-4320

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
201^st of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,194

Students who attend Bayard Rustin Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Julius West Middle
High:	Richard Montgomery High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 787

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

31.0%

White:

23.8%

Asian:

23.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bayard Rustin Elementary ranks better than 76.6% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 59^th among 130 ranked elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.54. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Bayard Rustin Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (31%), White (23.8%), Asian (23.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bayard Rustin Elementary is 14.4. 94 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Bayard Rustin Elementary employs 54.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bayard Rustin Elementary is $17,194. 106 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bayard Rustin Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Montgomery County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery County Public Schools 7^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bayard Rustin Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bayard Rustin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2019	78.34	187^th	853	78.1%
2021	88.07	81^st	802	89.9%
2022	76.97	198^th	862	77.0%
2023	75.97	198^th	855	76.8%
2024	74.54	201^st	859	76.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bayard Rustin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	84.27	8^th	52	84.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bayard Rustin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	47.03	41^st	115	64.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Bayard Rustin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	45.27	63^rd	136	53.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bayard Rustin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	57.56	133^rd	546	75.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Bayard Rustin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	83.32	97^th	796	87.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Bayard Rustin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	88.18	73^rd	788	90.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at Bayard Rustin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	64.35	50^th	128	60.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Bayard Rustin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	58.93	117^th	504	76.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bayard Rustin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	56.16	79^th	347	77.2%

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Rank History for White students at Bayard Rustin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	80.21	81^st	528	84.7%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

Review counts

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by a parent
Wednesday, May 25, 2022

An amazing place to send your kids. From the Principal (Who is so onvolved and knows every student by name) to the teachers and staff. I m so grateful we have this school and community. Also teachers are very helpful with all the kids. I have a great experience wirh my children that arrived not knowing how to speak English. After a yesr and a half my daugther ranked for avance English in middle. My son is still struggling but being supported during the entire process. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Bayard Rustin Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	153	70	185	143	2	0	47	600
2020	183	70	190	209	3	0	64	719
2021	182	64	175	200	4	0	61	686
2022	185	84	172	213	3	0	72	729
2023	180	80	182	235	3	0	78	758
2024	187	86	185	244	3	1	81	787

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bayard Rustin Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	600	36.4	16.4	25.2
2020	719	41.6	17.2	30
2021	686	46.2	14.8	32.7
2022	729	46.4	15.7	33.1
2023	758	50.3	15.0	41.8
2024	787	54.5	14.4	37

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bayard Rustin Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	600	36.4	16.4	25.2
2020	719	41.6	17.2	30
2021	686	46.2	14.8	32.7
2022	729	46.4	15.7	33.1
2023	758	50.3	15.0	41.8
2024	787	54.5	14.4	37

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bayard Rustin Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$433 (3.0%)	$14,154 (97.0%)	$14,587
2020	$194 (1.4%)	$13,188 (98.6%)	$13,382
2021	$567 (3.6%)	$15,124 (96.4%)	$15,691
2022	$1,291 (8.5%)	$13,837 (91.5%)	$15,128
2023	$1,242 (7.2%)	$15,952 (92.8%)	$17,194

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bayard Rustin Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 187^th of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 198^th of 855 Elementary schools	1.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	600	758	26.3%
African American	70	80	14.3%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	185	182	1.6%
Hispanic	143	235	64.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	153	180	17.6%
Two or More Races	47	78	66%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.2%	41.8%	16.7%

Schools Near Bayard Rustin Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)				MCAP English Language Arts (2024)				MCAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bayard Rustin Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	332 W Edmonston Dr	Rockville	20852	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-4320	787	55	14.4	37.0%	187 (23.8%)	86 (10.9%)	244 (31.0%)	185 (23.5%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	81 (10.3%)	74.5	201^st of 859 public elementary schools	76.6%		76	198^th of 855 public elementary schools	76.8%	3	55.8	43.7	43.3	47.4	63.5	56.5	53.8	57.7	39.6	$17,194	$1,242	$15,952
Twinbrook Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5911 Ridgway Ave	Rockville	20851	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(240) 740-3450	461	41	11.3	60.5%	55 (11.9%)	61 (13.2%)	281 (61.0%)	43 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.6%)	29.5	541^st of 859 public elementary schools	37.0%		26	578^th of 855 public elementary schools	32.4%	37	34.2	20.7	25.3	27.0	32.9	36.4	21.1	28.9	15.6	$22,509	$2,848	$19,661
Maryvale Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1010 First St	Rockville	20850	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-4330	631	45	13.8	46.6%	119 (18.9%)	156 (24.7%)	243 (38.5%)	63 (10.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	48 (7.6%)	68.4	251^st of 859 public elementary schools	70.8%		76.9	190^th of 855 public elementary schools	77.8%	61	52.9	57.3	38.8	49.5	57.1	63.4	47.4	55.8	22.7	$21,359	$1,928	$19,432
Carl Sandburg Center	Public	K-5	1002 First St	Rockville	20850	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-4340	79	18	4.4	59.5%	11 (13.9%)	43 (54.4%)	16 (20.3%)	6 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.8%)								(n/a)					20.0			7.5		$57,267	$2,616	$54,650
Beall Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	451 Beall Ave	Rockville	20850	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1220	490	31	15.8	32.0%	185 (37.8%)	58 (11.8%)	142 (29.0%)	59 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (9.2%)	81	155^th of 859 public elementary schools	82.0%		84.3	125^th of 855 public elementary schools	85.4%	30	61.8	50.6	42.7	51.5	76.0	67.9	54.9	66.0	39.0	$18,446	$958	$17,488
Farmland Elementary	Public	K-5	7000 Old Gate Road	Rockville	20852	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-0660	813	51	16.0	16.5%	321 (39.5%)	81 (10.0%)	111 (13.7%)	253 (31.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (5.3%)	86.2	110^th of 859 public elementary schools	87.2%		90.9	73^rd of 855 public elementary schools	91.5%	37	62.4	55.4	61.9	59.8	61.7	70.5	66.4	66.2	40.7	$16,224	$1,188	$15,036
Ritchie Park Elementary	Public	K-5	1514 Dunster Rd	Rockville	20854	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-6310	361	23	15.7	13.0%	172 (47.6%)	40 (11.1%)	48 (13.3%)	76 (21.1%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.8%)	95.8	29^th of 859 public elementary schools	96.6%		94.9	37^th of 855 public elementary schools	95.7%	8	81.3	58.5	74.2	72.1	84.1	86.5	78.5	82.8	50.8	$17,808	$1,092	$16,715
Meadow Hall Elementary	Public	K-5	951 Twinbrook Pkwy	Rockville	20851	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-5260	377	34	10.9	60.2%	61 (16.2%)	45 (11.9%)	223 (59.2%)	21 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	25 (6.6%)	26	573^rd of 859 public elementary schools	33.3%		34.6	514^th of 855 public elementary schools	39.9%	59	32.1	20.4	15.5	21.9	42.0	37.5	20.6	31.9	9.7	$23,033	$1,061	$21,972
Fallsmead Elementary	Public	K-5	1800 Greenplace Ter	Rockville	20850	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-3545	515	34	15.1	16.7%	172 (33.4%)	66 (12.8%)	65 (12.6%)	174 (33.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.4%)	91.3	67^th of 859 public elementary schools	92.2%		95.2	36^th of 855 public elementary schools	95.8%	31	70.0	75.0	70.5	71.7	69.8	77.4	63.0	69.9	43.2	$15,590	$1,036	$14,554
PEP - Itinerant	Public	PK	850 Hungerford Dr Room 204	Rockville	20850	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-3125	96			3.1%	38 (39.6%)	20 (20.8%)	21 (21.9%)	8 (8.3%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (8.3%)								(n/a)										$3,816	$507	$3,310

Frequently Asked Questions about Bayard Rustin Elementary

Is Bayard Rustin Elementary a good school?

Bayard Rustin Elementary ranks 201^st of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Bayard Rustin Elementary attend?

Students who attend Bayard Rustin Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Julius West Middle
High : Richard Montgomery High

What district is Bayard Rustin Elementary in?

Montgomery County Public Schools

How many students attend Bayard Rustin Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 787 students attended Bayard Rustin Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Bayard Rustin Elementary?

Students at Bayard Rustin Elementary are 31% Hispanic, 24% White, 24% Asian, 11% African American, 10% Two or more races.

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