Dufief Elementary School

15001 Dufief Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
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Top 20%
Serving 247 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dufief Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Top 20% in MD
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Dufief Elementary School's student population of 247 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
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Total Students
247 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Year Founded
1975
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 25, 2026
Campus Size
10 acres
School Motto
Learning to Live, Living to Learn

School Rankings

Dufief Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dufief Elementary School is 0.77, which is more 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)
#232 out of 1338 schools
(Top 20%)
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55-59%
27%
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55-59%
45%
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40-44%
36%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
31%
7%
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Hispanic
12%
23%
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Black
18%
33%
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White
29%
32%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.77
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dufief Elementary School's ranking?
Dufief Elementary School is ranked #232 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Dufief Elementary School often compared to?
Dufief Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stone Mill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Dufief Elementary School?
247 students attend Dufief Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Dufief Elementary School students are Asian, 29% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dufief Elementary School?
Dufief Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dufief Elementary School offer ?
Dufief Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dufief Elementary School part of?
Dufief Elementary School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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