PHELPS LUCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Phelps Luck Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Howard County Public Schools school district, located in Columbia, MD with about 583 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 62 teachers, Phelps Luck Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.
Phelps Luck Elementary School is a public school located in the Clemens Crossing/Phelps Luck neighborhood of Columbia, Maryland, serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS), the school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence and character development. The school prides itself on a strong sense of community, encouraging collaboration between educators, parents, and students to ensure that every child reaches their full potential.
In addition to its core academic curriculum, Phelps Luck offers a variety of programs designed to cater to the diverse needs of its student body, including specialized instruction for students with varying learning requirements and extracurricular opportunities that promote social-emotional growth. The school utilizes the Howard County curriculum standards, integrating technology and innovative teaching practices to prepare students for middle school and beyond. With its focus on equity and student engagement, Phelps Luck remains a vital part of the Columbia educational landscape, dedicated to maintaining high standards of achievement in a nurturing atmosphere.
For more information, contact Phelps Luck Elementary at (410) 313-6886 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Columbia, MD 21045-2457
(410) 313-6886
http://ples.hcpss.org
PHELPS LUCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Columbia, MD with about 583 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Howard County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 583
- Teachers:
- 62.8
- 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
- Title I schoolwide 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 583 students
- Black or African American
- 40.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 30.2%
- White
- 14.8%
- Two or more races
- 8.4%
- Asian
- 6.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.7%
- Male
- 53.3%
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.