Laytonsville Elementary
Damascus, Gaithersburg cluster · 21401 Laytonsville Rd, 20882
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Class size
Average class size by grade band over recent years, with the latest year measured against MCPS's published guideline.
Data table
| Series | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 15.3 * | 17.0 | 21.0 |
| Grades 1 to 3 | 12.1 * | 19.4 | 19.6 |
| Grades 4 to 5 | 16.2 * | 29.0 | 22.2 |
- Kindergarten 21 target 25 · within guideline
- Grades 1 to 3 19.6 target 26–27 · within guideline
- Grades 4 to 5 22.2 target 29 · within guideline
Source: MCPS School Profiles class-size extract vs. MCPS published class-size guidelines · Updated: 2024-2025
Special education
A priority lens: how students with disabilities are served, and the gap to close.
Data table
| Series | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inclusion % | 71% | 69.2% | 78.3% |
Inclusion (Least Restrictive Environment) is the latest year; staffing is from 2025. Higher inclusion and a lower caseload generally point to more individualized support.
Source: MCPS School Profiles / unified facts (LRE, staffing, SWD enrollment) · Updated: inclusion 2025, staffing 2025
Staffing
Staff relative to enrollment. The chip compares this school to the typical elementary school at this level.
Special education & multilingual support
Source: MCPS unified facts — staff FTE per student (support services = instructional support staff)
Programs & services
Special, choice, and support programs offered at this school — from magnet and application programs to career pathways and special-education services.
Special Education
Source: MCPS Office of Student Affairs program catalog (2025). Find schools by program →
Data: MSDE State Report Card (2019–2025), MCPS School Profiles & unified facts, U.S. Census ACS 2024, MD SDAT. “≥95” / “≤5” and dropped groups are privacy-suppressed for small counts — withheld, not zero. Independent project, not affiliated with MCPS or MSDE.