Bel Pre Elementary School

13801 Rippling Brook Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Bel Pre Elementary School serves 558 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 558 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Bel Pre Elementary School's student population of 558 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
558 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Bel Pre Elementary School is 0.59, 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)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
58%
24%
Black
27%
32%
White
8%
31%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Pandas

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Bel Pre Elementary School?
558 students attend Bel Pre Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Bel Pre Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bel Pre Elementary School?
Bel Pre Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bel Pre Elementary School offer ?
Bel Pre Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bel Pre Elementary School part of?
Bel Pre Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 558 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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