Atholton Elementary

aes.hcpss.org

489 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Atholton Elementary School, located in the Clemens Crossing neighborhood of Columbia, Maryland, is part of the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS). Serving a diverse community, the school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its students. The school curriculum is aligned with state standards, with a strong focus on core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also integrating technology and creative arts into daily instruction.

Beyond academics, Atholton Elementary is characterized by its strong partnership with parents and the local community. The school benefits from an active PTA that facilitates various extracurricular activities, family engagement events, and enrichment programs. By prioritizing inclusive practices and a collaborative atmosphere, Atholton aims to prepare its students to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens, maintaining a reputation for stability and excellence within the larger Howard County educational landscape.

489

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Atholton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	228
Hispanic	65
Black	112
Asian	31
Two or More	51
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
228 (46.6 %)
Black
112 (22.9 %)
Hispanic
65 (13.3 %)
Two or More
51 (10.4 %)
Asian
31 (6.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)313-6853
Website:	http://aes.hcpss.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	489
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	71
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 24

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Atholton Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	24
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	100
Grade 2	76
Grade 3	81
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Atholton Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	235	48.1%
Male	254	51.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)