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Bethesda Elementary

7600 Arlington Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814, United States

+1 (240) 204-5300

http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/bethesdaes/

6.8

Overall Rating

Location

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Bethesda Elementary Overview

About This School

Bethesda Elementary is a public elementary in Bethesda, Maryland, serving 645 students in grades K-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 73% in ELA and 62% in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1, supported by a staff of 39 teachers with an average salary of $77,141. The student body is composed of 51% male and 49% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the school is 36% White, 23% Asian, 18% Black, 15% Hispanic, and 9% Two or More Races.

645

Total Students

K-5

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

39 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts73%

Mathematics62%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

K-5

County

Montgomery County

Students per Counselor

645:1

Bethesda Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

73%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 80%State Avg: 44%

62%

Mathematics

City Avg: 66%State Avg: 26%

N/A

Science

Class Information

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 15.8:1

State Avg: 13.5:1

645

Students per Counselor

Bethesda Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$77,141

City Avg: $77,141

State Avg: $84,033

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio16:1

Students per Counselor645:1

Bethesda Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

50.85%

Male

49.15%

Female

Total Enrollment: 645 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White35.5%

Hispanic15.35%

Asian22.79%

Black17.52%

Two or More Races8.84%

Native American0%

Bethesda Elementary Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Bethesda Elementary

Q: What is Bethesda Elementary?

A: Bethesda Elementary is a elementary public located in Bethesda.

Q: How many students attend Bethesda Elementary?

A: Bethesda Elementary has approximately 645 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethesda Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Bethesda Elementary is 16:1.

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Detailed Information about Bethesda Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Bethesda Elementary - Bethesda, MD

Quick Facts about Bethesda Elementary
School Name	Bethesda Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K-5
Location	7600 Arlington Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814, Bethesda, MD
County	Montgomery County
Phone	+1 (240) 204-5300
Total Students	645
Student-Teacher Ratio	16:1
Full-Time Teachers	39
Rating	6.8/10
ELA Proficiency	73%
Math Proficiency	62%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Bethesda Elementary

What is Bethesda Elementary?

Bethesda Elementary is a elementary public located in Bethesda.

How many students attend Bethesda Elementary?

Bethesda Elementary has approximately 645 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethesda Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Bethesda Elementary is 16:1.

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