JESSUP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Jessup Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools school district, located in Jessup, MD with about 512 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 32 teachers, Jessup Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Jessup Elementary School, located at 2900 Elementary School Lane in Jessup, Maryland, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence and social-emotional development. By leveraging a comprehensive curriculum, the faculty aims to equip students with the essential skills, critical thinking abilities, and character traits necessary for success in their future academic endeavors.
Beyond its core instructional program, Jessup Elementary plays a vital role in the local community by promoting active parental involvement and collaborative partnerships. The school environment is structured to encourage curiosity and engagement, offering various resources and extracurricular opportunities that cater to the diverse interests of its student body. With a focus on nurturing the "whole child," the school remains committed to maintaining high standards of achievement while ensuring that every student feels valued and prepared to meet the challenges of an evolving educational landscape.
For more information, contact Jessup Elementary at (410) 222-6490 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Jessup, MD 20794-9712
(410) 222-6490
JESSUP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Jessup, MD with about 512 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Anne Arundel County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 512
- Teachers:
- 32.3
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 512 students
- White
- 34.0%
- Black or African American
- 24.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 21.7%
- Two or more races
- 13.9%
- Asian
- 5.7%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
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.