264 ft
Distance

| Grade | Students Total |
|---|---|
| Pre-K | 34 |
| Kindergarten | 94 |
| Grade 1 | 111 |
| Grade 2 | 137 |
| Grade 3 | 134 |
| Grade 4 | 131 |
| Grade 5 | 151 |
Rachel Carson Elementary School is a public school located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Founded in 2002, the school serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade and has an enrollment of approximately 500 students. The school's mission is to provide a safe and nurturing learning environment that encourages academic excellence and personal growth for all its students.
The curriculum at Rachel Carson Elementary School focuses on developing critical thinking skills as well as fostering creativity and collaboration among its students. In addition to core subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, physical education and health classes are also offered. Specialty programs include music, art, technology integration and foreign language instruction.
Rachel Carson Elementary School offers numerous extracurricular activities including sports teams (soccer, basketball), clubs (chess club) and after-school enrichment programs (drama). The school also provides support services such as counseling for both individual student needs or group issues; special education services; English Language Learner assistance; parent involvement opportunities; community outreach initiatives; and more.
At Rachel Carson Elementary School we strive to create an atmosphere where every child can reach their full potential while having fun along the way!