POINTERS RUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Pointers Run Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Howard County Public Schools school district, located in Clarksville, MD with about 768 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 56 teachers, Pointers Run Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Pointers Run Elementary School, located in the suburban community of Clarksville, Maryland, serves as a high-performing institution within the Howard County Public School System. The school is known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, a supportive learning environment, and a commitment to fostering the social and emotional development of its student body. It serves a diverse population of students, typically ranging from prekindergarten through fifth grade, and is highly regarded by the local community for its rigorous curriculum and dedicated teaching staff.
The school’s culture is defined by its active partnership between educators, students, and parents, often facilitated through a robust PTA and various community-engagement initiatives. Pointers Run places a heavy emphasis on creating an inclusive atmosphere, utilizing modern instructional strategies and technology to ensure that students are prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond. With a focus on both traditional core subjects and the enrichment of the "whole child," the school consistently ranks among the top-tier elementary schools in the state of Maryland.
For more information, contact Pointers Run Elementary at (410) 313-7142 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Clarksville, MD 21029-1248
(410) 313-7142
http://pres.hcpss.org
POINTERS RUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Clarksville, MD with about 768 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Howard County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 768
- Teachers:
- 56.3
- 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 768 students
- White
- 50.3%
- Asian
- 31.5%
- Black or African American
- 10.9%
- Two or more races
- 4.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.0%
- Female
- 43.4%
- Male
- 56.6%
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.