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Little Bennett Elementary

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Little Bennett Elementary ranks 237 th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

237^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 864 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 73% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Little Bennett Elementary in Clarksburg, MD, is a K-5 school within the Montgomery County Public Schools district, serving 614 students and earning a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past five years. The school stands out for its exceptional mathematics performance, with 49.8% of students proficient in the 2025-2026 school year—35% higher than the district average and 84% higher than the state average. This is a notable strength compared to nearby schools like Waters Landing Elementary (24.7% proficient) and Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary (31.8% proficient). Additionally, Little Bennett has a low chronic absenteeism rate of 15.7%, which is 30% lower than the district average and significantly better than Waters Landing Elementary (25.6%) and Clearspring Elementary (20.5%).

However, the school presents a paradox: while it excels overall, it struggles with its low socio-economic status (SES) student population, which ranked in the 20th percentile statewide in 2020-2021. This equity gap contrasts with its strong performance for other groups, such as female students and African American students, who ranked in the 93rd and 88th percentiles, respectively. The school’s state ranking has also declined from a peak of 90th percentile in 2018-2019 to its current 73rd percentile, suggesting a need for investigation into factors like changing demographics or curriculum shifts. In the competitive local landscape, Little Bennett is outperformed by nearby schools like Wilson Wims Elementary School (96th percentile) and Cedar Grove Elementary (92nd percentile), which serve as benchmarks for improvement.

Another area for growth is science, where 5th-grade proficiency (36.8%) falls below the district average (40.1%), a consistent trend over three years. Interestingly, per-student spending at Little Bennett ($21,799) is mid-range for the area, yet the highest-spending school, Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary ($26,203), has the lowest performance, while the lowest-spending school, Snowden Farm Elementary ($17,563), is among the highest-performing. This suggests that instructional quality and school culture, rather than spending alone, drive success. For parents, Little Bennett offers strong math instruction and a supportive environment, but may need to address equity gaps and science performance to match its top-tier neighbors.

614

Students ?

13.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,799

Per pupil spending ?

29.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

23930 Burdette Forest Rd
Clarksburg, MD 20871

(240) 740-5660

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

Students who attend Little Bennett Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Rocky Hill Middle
High:	Clarksburg High

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

32.7%

African American:

25.1%

White:

21.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 85th percentile in 2016 → 73rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maryland average (52% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Above the Maryland median (73rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 12 percentile points since 2016

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school52%

District avg48%

Maryland avg39%

237^th of 864

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Top 27%▼ down 13 pts since 2016

From top 15% (2016) to top 27% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

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

8^th of 25Montgomery 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	73.6	237 of 864	72.6%	★★★★☆
2025	73.8	225 of 865	74.0%	★★★★☆
2024	77.6	188 of 859	78.1%	★★★★☆
2023	74.8	209 of 855	75.6%	★★★★☆
2022	75.0	219 of 862	74.6%	★★★★☆
2021	77.3	133 of 802	83.4%	★★★★☆
2019	89.4	85 of 853	90.0%	★★★★★
2018	85.2	114 of 857	86.7%	★★★★☆
2017	89.2	94 of 847	88.9%	★★★★☆
2016	86.1	124 of 845	85.3%	★★★★☆
2015	76.2	195 of 859	77.3%	★★★★☆
2014	73.7	234 of 867	73.0%	★★★★☆
2013	77.1	165 of 847	80.5%	★★★★☆
2012	81.9	85 of 857	90.1%	★★★★★
2011	80.0	117 of 853	86.3%	★★★★☆
2010	73.8	218 of 855	74.5%	★★★★☆
2009	68.7	294 of 850	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	72.3	244 of 838	70.9%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	71.3	62 of 504	87.7%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	49.3	74 of 128	42.2%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	51.6	36 of 115	68.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	90.0	53 of 796	93.3%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	57.8	74 of 347	78.7%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	28.7	436 of 546	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	53.0	259 of 788	67.1%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	48.6	54 of 136	60.3%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	70.0	142 of 528	73.1%	★★★★☆

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)

Female (2021)93rd percentile+10 vs school

African American (2021)88th percentile+4 vs school

Hispanic (2021)79th percentile-5 vs school

White (2021)73rd percentile-10 vs school

English Language Learner (2021)69th percentile-15 vs school

Male (2021)67th percentile-16 vs school

Special Education (2021)60th percentile-23 vs school

Asian (2021)42nd percentile-41 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)20th percentile-63 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts60%+8 vs state

Mathematics50%+23 vs state

Science37%+4 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, July 3, 2014

Great school, excellent communication between school & parents. Most of the teachers work hard & efficiently. We have the best PTA in Montgomery county, very active organization with a bunch of devoted parents volunteers. High five LBES PTA!!! Close Quote

by a student
Thursday, September 6, 2012

It was bad the teachers were too strict to these little kids and had a terrible experiance there its soo overrated Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)				MCAP English Language Arts (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	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 Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Little Bennett Elementary	Public	K-5	23930 Burdette Forest Rd	Clarksburg	20871	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-5660	614	45	13.5	29.3%	131 (21.3%)	154 (25.1%)	99 (16.1%)	201 (32.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.4%)	73.6	237^th of 864 public elementary schools	72.6%		73.8	225^th of 865 public elementary schools	74.0%	12	62.5	46.4	40.7	49.8	61.5	65.5	53.6	59.7	36.8	$21,799	$1,259	$20,541
Clarksburg Elementary	Public	K-5	13530 Redgrave Pl	Clarksburg	20871	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-3530	365	27	13.7	35.1%	42 (11.5%)	117 (32.1%)	64 (17.5%)	115 (31.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.1%)	83.8	140^th of 864 public elementary schools	83.8%		74.3	218^th of 865 public elementary schools	74.8%	78	60.0	53.7	51.8	55.3	63.3	61.1	69.6	64.7	56.4	$21,722	$994	$20,728
Wilson Wims Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12520 Blue Sky Drive	Clarksburg	20871	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 406-1670	484	35	13.8	19.0%	92 (19.0%)	109 (22.5%)	67 (13.8%)	181 (37.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	31 (6.4%)	94.9	34^th of 864 public elementary schools	96.1%		92.8	62^nd of 865 public elementary schools	92.8%	28	77.9	74.7	62.5	71.9	80.0	87.2	77.5	81.7	52.5	$22,295	$1,065	$21,230
Snowden Farm Elementary	Public	K-5	22500 Sweetspire Drive	Clarksburg	20871	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-5800	578	39	14.9	20.8%	87 (15.1%)	119 (20.6%)	69 (11.9%)	273 (47.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.2%)	90.5	85^th of 864 public elementary schools	90.2%		88.9	94^th of 865 public elementary schools	89.1%	9	73.8	58.9	59.1	63.0	76.2	66.1	72.2	71.1	56.5	$17,563	$808	$16,755
Cabin Branch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	22215 Dunlin Street	Clarksburg	20841	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(240) 740-7670	645	42	15.3	28.1%	63 (9.8%)	206 (31.9%)	91 (14.1%)	243 (37.7%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (6.0%)	90.9	83^rd of 864 public elementary schools	90.4%		85.6	128^th of 865 public elementary schools	85.2%	45	78.8	67.0	56.6	68.2	79.7	78.1	68.4	75.6	43.4	$21,134	$1,208	$19,926
Cedar Grove Elementary	Public	K-5	24001 Ridge Rd	Germantown	20876	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-6190	326	28	11.4	27.0%	71 (21.8%)	52 (16.0%)	56 (17.2%)	127 (39.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.5%)	91.8	71^st of 864 public elementary schools	91.8%		92.2	70^th of 865 public elementary schools	91.9%	1	63.8	57.1	55.9	58.6	78.7	78.2	79.7	78.9	58.3	$24,890	$1,054	$23,836
William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12615 Royal Crown Drive	Germantown	20876	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-0740	601	41	14.7	40.1%	101 (16.8%)	168 (28.0%)	133 (22.1%)	161 (26.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.3%)	83.1	154^th of 864 public elementary schools	82.2%		78.6	195^th of 865 public elementary schools	77.5%	41	67.1	47.0	64.1	59.1	69.3	53.0	64.9	62.1	57.1	$20,977	$988	$19,988
Lois P. Rockwell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	24555 Cutsail Dr	Damascus	20872	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-5180	518	37	13.8	33.0%	184 (35.5%)	84 (16.2%)	161 (31.1%)	45 (8.7%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (7.7%)	77.9	198^th of 864 public elementary schools	77.1%		68.9	265^th of 865 public elementary schools	69.4%	67	57.3	39.7	49.4	49.8	60.2	64.5	67.1	63.8	45.0	$21,839	$1,153	$20,687
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	21301 Seneca Crossing Dr	Germantown	20876	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-5980	428	42	10.1	62.4%	44 (10.3%)	147 (34.3%)	162 (37.9%)	46 (10.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (6.3%)	39.5	481^st of 864 public elementary schools	44.3%		33.5	524^th of 865 public elementary schools	39.4%	43	37.9	26.8	30.8	31.8	42.1	36.4	35.4	37.9	23.9	$26,203	$1,783	$24,420
Clearspring Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	9930 Moyer Rd	Damascus	20872	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-2580	541	40	13.4	42.3%	156 (28.8%)	91 (16.8%)	159 (29.4%)	71 (13.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	62 (11.5%)	81.9	162^nd of 864 public elementary schools	81.3%		85.1	134^th of 865 public elementary schools	84.5%	28	38.0	62.4	58.2	55.0	45.1	73.5	70.0	65.4	57.1	$22,658	$1,432	$21,226

Frequently Asked Questions about Little Bennett Elementary

How many students attend Little Bennett Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 614 students attended Little Bennett Elementary.

What district is Little Bennett Elementary in?

Montgomery County Public Schools

Is Little Bennett Elementary a good school?

Little Bennett Elementary ranks 237^th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Little Bennett Elementary attend?

Students who attend Little Bennett Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rocky Hill Middle
High : Clarksburg High

What is the racial makeup of Little Bennett Elementary?

Students at Little Bennett Elementary are 33% Asian, 25% African American, 21% White, 16% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

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