Bryant Woods Elementary

bwes.hcpss.org

361 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bryant Woods Elementary School, located in the Wilde Lake village of Columbia, Maryland, is a vibrant part of the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS). Known for its commitment to academic excellence and inclusivity, the school serves a diverse student population and fosters a supportive environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. As a community-focused institution, it benefits from its location in Columbia, an area renowned for its planned community structure and commitment to public education.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards set by the state of Maryland while incorporating innovative instructional practices that encourage critical thinking and creativity. Beyond the classroom, Bryant Woods offers a variety of programs and extracurricular activities that promote student engagement, including arts, technology, and character-building initiatives. With a strong partnership between dedicated faculty, active parents, and the surrounding neighborhood, Bryant Woods Elementary strives to create a nurturing space where every child is empowered to reach their full potential.

361

Total Students

37.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bryant Woods Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	52
Black	165
Asian	23
Two or More	35
American Indian	1

Black
165 (45.7 %)
White
85 (23.5 %)
Hispanic
52 (14.4 %)
Two or More
35 (9.7 %)
Asian
23 (6.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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)313-6859
Website:	http://bwes.hcpss.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	361
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	173
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 18

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 63

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bryant Woods Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	51
Grade 1	58
Grade 2	63
Grade 3	49
Grade 4	59
Grade 5	63

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bryant Woods Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	178	49.3%
Male	183	50.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)