POINTER RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Pointer Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools school district, located in Bowie, MD with about 351 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 20 teachers, Pointer Ridge 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.
Pointer Ridge Elementary School is a public school located in Bowie, Maryland, serving students within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By leveraging a comprehensive curriculum, the faculty aims to provide a strong foundational education that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.
Beyond core academics, Pointer Ridge is known for maintaining a strong sense of community, frequently encouraging active involvement from parents and guardians to support student success. The school integrates various extracurricular opportunities and initiatives designed to nurture the social-emotional well-being of its diverse student body. As a key part of the Bowie educational landscape, Pointer Ridge focuses on creating a safe, collaborative space where students are encouraged to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens.
For more information, contact Pointer Ridge Elementary at (301) 390-0220 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Bowie, MD 20716-1718
(301) 390-0220
http://www.pgcps.org/~pointer
POINTER RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Bowie, MD with about 351 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Prince George's County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 351
- Teachers:
- 20
- 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 351 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending POINTER RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 74% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 74.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.3%
- White
- 6.3%
- Two or more races
- 4.8%
- Asian
- 4.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 44.7%
- Male
- 55.3%
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.