FORT SMALLWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Fort Smallwood Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools school district, located in Pasadena, MD with about 425 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 25 teachers, Fort Smallwood Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Fort Smallwood Elementary, located in Pasadena, Maryland, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5 within the Anne Arundel County Public School system. Situated on Poplar Ridge Road, the school functions as a community-centered learning environment dedicated to fostering academic growth and social-emotional development. It typically follows the standard Maryland state curriculum, focusing on core competencies in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating extracurricular programs designed to encourage student engagement and school spirit.

Beyond its standard academic offerings, Fort Smallwood Elementary is recognized for its commitment to creating a supportive school climate. The school typically emphasizes parent and community involvement, leveraging its location in the Pasadena area to build strong partnerships with local families. By providing a structured and inclusive environment, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school, focusing on foundational skills and the development of positive character traits in a collaborative educational setting.

For more information, contact Fort Smallwood Elementary at (410) 222-6450 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1720 Poplar Ridge Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122-3718
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FORT SMALLWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Pasadena, MD with about 425 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
425
Teachers:
25.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 425 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FORT SMALLWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.

White
88.9%
Black or African American
3.8%
Two or more races
3.3%
Hispanic/Latino
3.1%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
47.5%
Male
52.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.