Arnold Elementary

503 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Arnold Elementary School, located at 241 Peninsula Farm Road in Arnold, Maryland, serves as a neighborhood hub within the Anne Arundel County Public Schools system. The school is situated in a suburban residential area and is known for fostering a community-focused environment that emphasizes academic growth and social development for students in the elementary grade levels.

As part of a larger district, the school typically follows the standard Maryland state curriculum, providing a foundation in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Arnold Elementary generally focuses on promoting a supportive school culture, encouraging parental involvement, and offering various extracurricular opportunities that help students build essential interpersonal and leadership skills throughout their primary education.

503

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arnold Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	365
Hispanic	38
Black	39
Asian	17
Two or More	40
Pacific Islander	4

White
365 (72.6 %)
Two or More
40 (8.0 %)
Black
39 (7.8 %)
Hispanic
38 (7.6 %)
Asian
17 (3.4 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)757-4400
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 83

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Arnold Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	89
Grade 2	91
Grade 3	90
Grade 4	84
Grade 5	83

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Arnold Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	237	47.1%
Male	266	52.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)