Guilford Elementary

7335 Oakland Mills Rd
Columbia, MD 21046

ges.hcpss.org

478 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Guilford Elementary School, located in Columbia, Maryland, is a public school serving students in the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS). The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the staff aims to meet the diverse needs of its students, ensuring that every child has the tools necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

Beyond academics, Guilford Elementary emphasizes the importance of parental involvement and community partnerships to enhance the educational experience. The school encourages a collaborative culture where teachers, families, and community members work together to promote equity and student achievement. With a focus on preparing students to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens, Guilford Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded foundation that empowers its student body to reach their full potential.

478

Total Students

42.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Guilford Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Hispanic	86
Black	234
Asian	65
Two or More	25
American Indian	1

Black
234 (49.0 %)
Hispanic
86 (18.0 %)
White
67 (14.0 %)
Asian
65 (13.6 %)
Two or More
25 (5.2 %)
American Indian
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)880-5930
Website:	http://ges.hcpss.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	478
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	181
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 20

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 93

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Guilford Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	69
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	69
Grade 3	78
Grade 4	83
Grade 5	93

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Guilford Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	240	50.2%
Male	238	49.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)