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Cannon Road Elementary School

901 Cannon Road
Silver Spring, MD 20904
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Bottom 50%
Serving 405 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cannon Road Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is equal to the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 405 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cannon Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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School Overview

Cannon Road Elementary School's student population of 405 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
'Every student will achieve their highest potential.'

School Rankings

Cannon Road Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cannon Road Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#859 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
27%
27%
20-24%
45%
≤5%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
47%
23%
Black
38%
33%
White
5%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cannon Road Elementary School's ranking?
Cannon Road Elementary School is ranked #859 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Cannon Road Elementary School often compared to?
Cannon Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Cannon Road Elementary School?
405 students attend Cannon Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Cannon Road Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cannon Road Elementary School?
Cannon Road Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cannon Road Elementary School offer ?
Cannon Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cannon Road Elementary School part of?
Cannon Road Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.

School Reviews

5   8/17/2011
this school is very unique great school
- Posted by Parent - redde

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 405 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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