What grades does Arcola Elementary serve?

As a Primary school, Arcola Elementary serves students in Silver Spring, MD. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Arcola Elementary located?

You can find Arcola Elementary in Silver Spring, MD.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Arcola Elementary?

At Arcola Elementary, there are approximately 12.5 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Silver Spring, MD?

Arcola Elementary is among the schools serving Silver Spring, MD. The school is part of the local school system.

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Arcola Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Silver Spring, Maryland|Montgomery County Public Schools

Silver Spring, MD 20902

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Sep

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Professional DayStaff Day

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

724

Student:Teacher

12.5:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Montgomery County Public Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

40.5%

Phone

(301)287-8585

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

12%

12th percentile in MD

Math Proficiency

11%

36th percentile in MD

Chronic Absenteeism

28.5%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

44 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.7:1

Better than average in MD

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

768

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

97% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.5

Nurses

0.5

School Resource Officers

0.11

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,456

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$13,211

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$23,837

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 7%State 27%Local 66%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$572,410

-0.3% 1yr+20.1% 5yr

Washington, DC metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

12.0%

Below 150% poverty line

4.9%

Unemployment rate

6.7%

Uninsured residents

9.0%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

23,403

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

21,169

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

6,877 (32%)

Autism

4,408 (21%)

Other Health Impairment

3,709 (18%)

Speech/Language Impairment

2,101 (10%)

Emotional Disturbance

656 (3%)

Intellectual Disability

590 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

747

Current enrollment

Stable(-0% 5yr)

Coming Up

Tue, Aug 25, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day

Holiday

Mon, Sep 21, 2026

No School

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day No School - Montgomery County Public Schools	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	No School No School - Montgomery County Public Schools	Event	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Professional Day No School - Montgomery County Public Schools	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	Teacher Workday No School - Montgomery County Public Schools	Staff Day	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election Day No School - Montgomery County Public Schools	Event	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Break Thanksgiving Break - Montgomery County Public Schools	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Winter Break Winter Break - Montgomery County Public Schools	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School - Montgomery County Public Schools	Event	—
Mon, Jan 25, 2027	Teacher Workday No School - Montgomery County Public Schools	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day No School - Montgomery County Public Schools	Event	—
Tue, Mar 9, 2027	Professional Day No School - Montgomery County Public Schools	Staff Day	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Spring Break Spring Break - Montgomery County Public Schools	Break	—
Mon, Apr 12, 2027	Teacher Workday No School - Montgomery County Public Schools	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day No School - Montgomery County Public Schools	Holiday	—
Fri, Jun 11, 2027	Last Day of School Last Day of School - Montgomery County Public Schools	Event	—