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Jones Lane Elementary

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Jones Lane Elementary ranks 169 th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

169^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 864 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 80% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Jones Lane Elementary is a K-5 school in Gaithersburg, MD, serving 428 students within the Montgomery County Public Schools district, and it stands out as a solid, reliable choice for families seeking consistent academic performance in a moderately diverse community.

Jones Lane’s greatest strength is its exceptional math performance, with 54% of students proficient in math—46% higher than the district average and double the state average. This achievement is particularly notable when compared to nearby schools like Diamond Elementary and Travilah Elementary, which have lower poverty rates but also strong math scores. However, Jones Lane also outperforms schools with similar demographics, such as Thurgood Marshall Elementary and DuFief Elementary, in math. The school’s English Language Arts (ELA) scores are equally impressive, maintaining a steady 64-66% proficiency rate for four years, well above the district and state averages. This consistency is a key differentiator, as nearby schools like Fields Road Elementary and Brown Station Elementary show more year-to-year fluctuation. Additionally, Jones Lane has made significant strides in reducing chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 19% in 2025, which is well below the district average of 22.6% and much lower than at Fields Road (29.8%) or Brown Station (27.8%).

Despite these strengths, there are areas for attention. The school’s state ranking has slipped slightly from the 83rd to the 80th percentile, not because of declining scores, but because other schools across Maryland are improving faster. There is also a notable drop in math proficiency as students progress, with 5th graders scoring 45.8% compared to 69.2% for 3rd graders—a pattern not seen at high-performing schools like Diamond Elementary. Furthermore, while the school excels for its general population, English Language Learner (ELL) students rank in the 47th percentile statewide, indicating an opportunity gap that the school is working to address. Overall, Jones Lane offers a strong, stable education with a positive school climate, making it a compelling option for families in the Gaithersburg area.

428

Students ?

11.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,727

Per pupil spending ?

34.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

15110 Jones Ln
Gaithersburg, MD 20878-3719

(240) 740-4260

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

37.9%

Hispanic:

32.9%

Asian:

11.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 72nd percentile in 2018 → 80th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maryland average (57% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 20% of Maryland elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 8 percentile points since 2018

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school57%

District avg48%

Maryland avg39%

169^th of 864

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Top 20%▲ up 8 pts since 2018

From top 28% (2018) to top 20% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

49^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	81.5	169 of 864	80.4%	★★★★☆
2025	82.6	155 of 865	82.1%	★★★★☆
2024	81.7	150 of 859	82.5%	★★★★☆
2023	81.2	154 of 855	82.0%	★★★★☆
2022	74.9	220 of 862	74.5%	★★★★☆
2021	79.3	123 of 802	84.7%	★★★★☆
2019	89.5	83 of 853	90.3%	★★★★★
2018	72.3	236 of 857	72.5%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	39.3	61 of 115	47.0%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	68.2	164 of 796	79.4%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	50.7	96 of 347	72.3%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	82.0	98 of 788	87.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	86.5	43 of 528	91.9%	★★★★★

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)

White (2021)92nd percentile+7 vs school

Male (2021)88th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2021)79th percentile-5 vs school

Hispanic (2021)72nd percentile-12 vs school

English Language Learner (2021)47th percentile-38 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts64%+12 vs state

Mathematics54%+27 vs state

Science46%+13 vs state

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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
Jones Lane Elementary	Public	K-5	15110 Jones Ln	Gaithersburg	20878	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-4260	428	36	11.9	34.3%	162 (37.9%)	43 (10.0%)	141 (32.9%)	49 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.7%)	81.5	169^th of 864 public elementary schools	80.4%		82.6	155^th of 865 public elementary schools	82.1%	14	69.2	50.4	45.8	54.0	69.2	61.1	63.9	64.0	45.8	$19,727	$894	$18,832
Darnestown Elementary	Public	K-5	15030 Turkey Foot Rd	Gaithersburg	20878	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 284-4260	356	32	11.0	17.7%	183 (51.4%)	34 (9.6%)	52 (14.6%)	53 (14.9%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	31 (8.7%)	83.7	144^th of 864 public elementary schools	83.3%		78.3	198^th of 865 public elementary schools	77.1%	54	66.7	53.7	46.6	55.4	68.5	68.5	57.9	64.8	51.7	$25,575	$1,385	$24,190
Rachel Carson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Tschiffely Square Rd	Gaithersburg	20878	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1840	671	40	16.6	27.0%	303 (45.2%)	55 (8.2%)	151 (22.5%)	106 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (8.0%)	94.2	42^nd of 864 public elementary schools	95.1%		94.5	40^th of 865 public elementary schools	95.4%	2	70.4	69.3	64.0	67.9	76.6	80.5	75.7	77.6	60.7	$18,245	$1,000	$17,245
DuFief Elementary	Public	K-5	15001 Dufief Dr	Gaithersburg	20878	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1600	276	26	10.7	20.7%	85 (30.8%)	46 (16.7%)	40 (14.5%)	77 (27.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (10.1%)	82.2	160^th of 864 public elementary schools	81.5%		78.5	196^th of 865 public elementary schools	77.3%	36	69.6	62.5	51.1	61.0	61.7	62.5	54.3	59.6	48.9	$31,430	$1,589	$29,841
Thurgood Marshall Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12260 McDonald Chapel Dr	Gaithersburg	20878	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-5990	553	44	12.7	43.9%	172 (31.1%)	120 (21.7%)	173 (31.3%)	55 (9.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (5.4%)	53.7	379^th of 864 public elementary schools	56.1%		54	374^th of 865 public elementary schools	56.8%	5	53.9	46.9	28.2	43.0	51.3	42.5	38.2	44.0	26.6	$19,278	$973	$18,305
Travilah Elementary	Public	K-5	13801 DuFief Mill Rd	North Potomac	20878	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-4300	372	26	14.5	13.4%	110 (29.6%)	38 (10.2%)	35 (9.4%)	163 (43.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.7%)	97.4	13^th of 864 public elementary schools	98.5%		96.1	29^th of 865 public elementary schools	96.6%	16	88.5	77.8	78.1	81.1	90.2	86.3	77.8	84.5	62.5	$19,006	$846	$18,160
Diamond Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4 Marquis Dr	Gaithersburg	20878	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-2120	654	44	14.9	12.4%	164 (25.1%)	60 (9.2%)	91 (13.9%)	292 (44.6%)	8 (1.2%)	3 (0.5%)	36 (5.5%)	94.4	39^th of 864 public elementary schools	95.5%		93.5	51^st of 865 public elementary schools	94.1%	12	69.4	68.8	73.9	70.9	76.2	73.7	78.6	76.4	63.9	$19,076	$1,016	$18,060
Stone Mill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14323 Stonebridge View Dr	North Potomac	20878	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-5450	516	35	14.5	14.1%	116 (22.5%)	55 (10.7%)	63 (12.2%)	239 (46.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (7.8%)	91.7	72^nd of 864 public elementary schools	91.7%		94.2	43^rd of 865 public elementary schools	95.0%	29	76.9	74.0	60.0	70.7	71.3	77.2	65.5	71.6	52.8	$20,312	$1,169	$19,143
Fields Road Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1 School Dr	Gaithersburg	20878	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-7000	453	39	11.4	51.0%	103 (22.7%)	84 (18.5%)	175 (38.6%)	62 (13.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.2%)	61.5	308^th of 864 public elementary schools	64.4%		54.2	372^nd of 865 public elementary schools	57.0%	64	47.0	33.3	34.6	38.1	54.7	56.9	49.4	53.4	37.7	$23,354	$995	$22,359
Brown Station Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	851 Quince Orchard Blvd	Gaithersburg	20878	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(240) 740-0260	572	58	9.8	57.5%	39 (6.8%)	75 (13.1%)	380 (66.4%)	58 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.5%)	27.1	606^th of 864 public elementary schools	29.9%		35.7	509^th of 865 public elementary schools	41.2%	97	27.9	20.0	12.1	20.7	34.5	39.2	30.3	34.8	20.9	$24,530	$2,641	$21,890

Frequently Asked Questions about Jones Lane Elementary

What district is Jones Lane Elementary in?

Montgomery County Public Schools

How many students attend Jones Lane Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 428 students attended Jones Lane Elementary.

Is Jones Lane Elementary a good school?

Jones Lane Elementary ranks 169^th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Jones Lane Elementary?

Students at Jones Lane Elementary are 38% White, 33% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 10% African American, 8% Two or more races.

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