Pointers Run Elementary

6600 South Trotter Rd
Clarksville, MD 21029

pres.hcpss.org

812 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

812

Total Students

54.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pointers Run Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	309
Hispanic	44
Black	108
Asian	277
Two or More	71
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
309 (38.1 %)
Asian
277 (34.1 %)
Black
108 (13.3 %)
Two or More
71 (8.7 %)
Hispanic
44 (5.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Howard County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)313-7142
Website:	http://pres.hcpss.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	812
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	66
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 34

Kindergarten 128

Grade 1 106

Grade 2 134

Grade 3 139

Grade 4 138

Grade 5 133

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pointers Run Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	34
Kindergarten	128
Grade 1	106
Grade 2	134
Grade 3	139
Grade 4	138
Grade 5	133

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pointers Run Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	407	50.1%
Male	405	49.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)