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Ashburton Elementary

Q: Is Ashburton Elementary a good school?

Ashburton Elementary ranks 137 th of 865 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

137^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 865 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 84% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Ashburton Elementary is a large K-5 school in Bethesda, MD, serving 871 students as part of the highly-regarded Montgomery County Public Schools district, and it stands out as a reliable, high-performing school that achieves excellent academic results while serving a more economically diverse student body than many of its neighbors.

Ashburton’s most compelling story is its ability to deliver strong outcomes for all students, particularly its Hispanic and African American students, who have ranked in the top 7% of all Maryland schools. The school’s math proficiency (61.1%) is nearly double the district average, and its overall performance is much closer to nearby 5-star schools like Wyngate Elementary and Burning Tree Elementary than its 4-star rating might suggest—despite serving over six times the percentage of low-income students. This makes Ashburton a "hidden gem" that adds significant educational value, with a consistent state ranking in the 80th-85th percentile over the last five years.

However, there are two key areas for families to watch. First, chronic absenteeism has risen sharply to 17.1%, a 40% increase from the previous year, and is notably higher than at nearby schools like Seven Locks Elementary (8.1%) and Bradley Hills Elementary (8.9%). Second, while 3rd-grade math proficiency is exceptionally high at 74.3%, it drops significantly in 4th and 5th grades, suggesting a potential challenge in upper-elementary math instruction. Overall, Ashburton is a strong, reliable choice that punches above its weight, especially for families who value a school that excels with a diverse population.

871

Students ?

17.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,391

Per pupil spending ?

21.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6314 Lone Oak Dr
Bethesda, MD 20817-1746

(240) 740-1300

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

Students who attend Ashburton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	North Bethesda Middle
High:	Walter Johnson High

Racial breakdown:

White:

33.2%

African American:

20.3%

Hispanic:

19.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 81st percentile in 2016 → 84th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maryland average (60% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 16% of Maryland elementary schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school60%

District avg48%

Maryland avg39%

137^th of 865

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Top 16%▲ up 3 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

39^th of 132Elementary Schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools

8^th of 24Montgomery County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	84.6	137 of 865	84.2%	★★★★☆
2025	84.9	140 of 865	83.8%	★★★★☆
2024	83.3	140 of 859	83.7%	★★★★☆
2023	80.0	162 of 855	81.1%	★★★★☆
2022	84.5	132 of 862	84.7%	★★★★☆
2021	86.9	87 of 802	89.2%	★★★★☆
2019	74.7	222 of 853	74.0%	★★★★☆
2018	80.0	171 of 857	80.0%	★★★★☆
2017	80.6	171 of 847	79.8%	★★★★☆
2016	81.5	159 of 845	81.2%	★★★★☆
2015	76.9	186 of 859	78.3%	★★★★☆
2014	74.5	225 of 867	74.0%	★★★★☆
2013	80.7	120 of 847	85.8%	★★★★☆
2012	77.3	156 of 857	81.8%	★★★★☆
2011	72.2	217 of 853	74.6%	★★★★☆
2010	80.9	118 of 855	86.2%	★★★★☆
2009	78.5	155 of 850	81.8%	★★★★☆
2008	84.1	68 of 838	91.9%	★★★★★
2007	9.6	748 of 818	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	14.8	702 of 804	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	15.8	708 of 805	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	9.4	734 of 803	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	80.1	33 of 504	93.5%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	56.0	64 of 128	50.0%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	70.5	18 of 115	84.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	84.3	94 of 796	88.2%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	88.5	15 of 347	95.7%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	85.1	85 of 788	89.2%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	72.9	13 of 52	75.0%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	79.2	16 of 136	88.2%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	75.0	113 of 528	78.6%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2021)96th percentile+7 vs school

African American (2021)93rd percentile+4 vs school

Male (2021)89th percentile~ school

Special Education (2021)88th percentile~ school

Female (2021)88th percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2021)84th percentile-5 vs school

White (2021)79th percentile-11 vs school

Multi-racial (2021)75th percentile-14 vs school

Asian (2021)50th percentile-39 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts63%+11 vs state

Mathematics61%+34 vs state

Science50%+18 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Amazing Principal, Assistant Principal, Staff, Counselors and Teachers. This is the third year at the school for our 7 year old son, now in Second Grade. He is thriving, very motivated and really enjoys school. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Awesome teachers and staff= Amazing School! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)				MCAP English Language Arts (2026)				MCAP Algebra I (2026)	MCAP Geometry (2026)	MCAP Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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 Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ashburton Elementary	Public	K-5	6314 Lone Oak Dr	Bethesda	20817	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1300	871	49	17.7	21.5%	289 (33.2%)	177 (20.3%)	166 (19.1%)	153 (17.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (9.5%)	84.6	137^th of 865 public elementary schools	84.2%		84.9	140^th of 865 public elementary schools	83.8%	3	74.3	59.1	50.3	61.1	67.6	63.7	57.1	62.8			50.0	$16,391	$830	$15,561
Wyngate Elementary	Public	K-5	9300 Wadsworth Dr	Bethesda	20817	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1080	640	37	17.1	3.4%	356 (55.6%)	32 (5.0%)	96 (15.0%)	80 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (11.9%)	95	32^nd of 865 public elementary schools	96.3%		95.4	34^th of 865 public elementary schools	96.1%	2	81.4	68.8	59.2	70.4	83.8	78.9	78.1	80.4			57.1	$15,297	$800	$14,497
Bradley Hills Elementary	Public	K-5	8701 Hartsdale Ave	Bethesda	20817	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 204-5210	474	28	16.9	2.1%	306 (64.6%)	10 (2.1%)	44 (9.3%)	68 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (9.7%)	97.8	10^th of 865 public elementary schools	98.8%		97.1	14^th of 865 public elementary schools	98.4%	4	91.0	82.3	73.5	81.6	87.0	85.3	81.3	84.3			66.7	$16,485	$914	$15,570
Luxmanor Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6201 Tilden Ln	Rockville	20852	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-0820	684	50	13.6	27.5%	197 (28.8%)	125 (18.3%)	173 (25.3%)	127 (18.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (9.1%)	80.7	176^th of 865 public elementary schools	79.7%		80	183^rd of 865 public elementary schools	78.8%	7	63.3	43.2	58.3	55.6	62.9	58.1	70.7	63.8			45.7	$20,171	$1,079	$19,092
Kensington Parkwood Elementary	Public	K-5	4710 Saul Rd	Kensington	20895	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-3700	535	36	14.9	12.1%	304 (56.8%)	45 (8.4%)	82 (15.3%)	58 (10.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (8.6%)	95.2	29^th of 865 public elementary schools	96.6%		94.8	38^th of 865 public elementary schools	95.6%	9	72.8	72.2	67.1	70.7	82.7	83.5	78.3	81.6			55.3	$18,726	$919	$17,806
Seven Locks Elementary	Public	K-5	9500 Seven Locks Road	Bethesda	20817	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-0940	376	25	14.8	7.2%	196 (52.1%)	25 (6.6%)	45 (12.0%)	81 (21.5%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.8%)	24 (6.4%)	98.1	8^th of 865 public elementary schools	99.1%		97.8	10^th of 865 public elementary schools	98.8%	2	91.7	75.4	84.7	83.5	85.0	83.8	87.9	85.5			71.2	$18,618	$780	$17,838
Garrett Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4810 Oxford Street	Kensington	20895	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-0700	724	43	16.7	24.9%	283 (39.1%)	112 (15.5%)	152 (21.0%)	114 (15.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	61 (8.4%)	80.3	178^th of 865 public elementary schools	79.4%		83.4	148^th of 865 public elementary schools	82.9%	30	54.0	46.9	54.3	51.8	70.4	62.2	60.1	64.1			47.1	$18,285	$1,050	$17,235
Farmland Elementary	Public	K-5	7000 Old Gate Road	Rockville	20852	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-0660	847	54	15.7	19.5%	337 (39.8%)	79 (9.3%)	117 (13.8%)	253 (29.9%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (6.6%)	88.4	103^rd of 865 public elementary schools	88.1%		86.4	119^th of 865 public elementary schools	86.2%	16	66.0	61.5	53.6	60.4	70.3	74.1	67.7	70.6			50.4	$17,149	$953	$16,195
Burning Tree Elementary	Public	K-5	7900 Beech Tree Rd	Bethesda	20817	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1750	479	34	13.9	8.6%	246 (51.4%)	45 (9.4%)	50 (10.4%)	100 (20.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (7.7%)	94	44^th of 865 public elementary schools	94.9%		91.6	76^th of 865 public elementary schools	91.2%	32	77.9	65.8	68.7	70.4	79.1	69.7	73.2	73.8			66.3	$19,728	$1,083	$18,646
Bells Mill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8225 Bells Mill Rd	Potomac	20854	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-0480	570	35	16.3	14.9%	237 (41.6%)	74 (13.0%)	55 (9.6%)	155 (27.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	47 (8.2%)	96.3	22^nd of 865 public elementary schools	97.5%		95.9	30^th of 865 public elementary schools	96.5%	8	79.6	70.5	68.3	73.3	88.7	78.3	78.6	82.1			64.3	$16,953	$916	$16,038

Frequently Asked Questions about Ashburton Elementary

What schools do graduates of Ashburton Elementary attend?

Students who attend Ashburton Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Bethesda Middle
High : Walter Johnson High

What is the racial makeup of Ashburton Elementary?

Students at Ashburton Elementary are 33% White, 20% African American, 19% Hispanic, 18% Asian, 10% Two or more races.

Is Ashburton Elementary a good school?

Ashburton Elementary ranks 137^th of 865 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ashburton Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 871 students attended Ashburton Elementary.

What district is Ashburton Elementary in?

Montgomery County Public Schools

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