POINT PLEASANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Point Pleasant Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools school district, located in Glen Burnie, MD with about 568 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 36 teachers, Point Pleasant Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Point Pleasant Elementary School, located at 1035 Dumbarton Road in Glen Burnie, Maryland, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Anne Arundel County Public School system. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core educational standards, literacy, and numeracy. By engaging students from diverse backgrounds in the Glen Burnie community, the school strives to prepare its young learners for middle school success while promoting social-emotional growth and character development.

As a neighborhood school, Point Pleasant focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous requirements of Maryland state standards, often supplemented by extracurricular opportunities and community-based programs that encourage student participation. With a commitment to inclusivity and academic improvement, the school works to provide a stable and encouraging atmosphere where students can develop the foundational skills necessary for long-term educational achievement.

For more information, contact Point Pleasant Elementary at (410) 222-6425 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.