Stevens Forest Elementary

6045 Stevens Forest Rd
Columbia, MD 21045

sfes.hcpss.org

308 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Stevens Forest Elementary School, located in the Oakland Mills village of Columbia, Maryland, is a cornerstone of the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS). Serving a diverse community, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education that balances rigorous academic standards with a focus on student well-being and social-emotional growth. As part of a planned community, the school benefits from a collaborative atmosphere, often integrating local resources and community involvement to enrich the daily learning experience for its diverse student body.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive practices and fostering a supportive environment where students from various backgrounds can thrive. With a strong emphasis on literacy, mathematics, and STEM integration, Stevens Forest Elementary strives to prepare its learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond. By prioritizing clear communication with families and maintaining high expectations for all students, the school fosters a sense of belonging and academic ambition, ensuring that it remains an essential pillar of the Columbia educational landscape.

308

Total Students

34.9

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stevens Forest Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	78
Black	119
Asian	21
Two or More	29
American Indian	1

Black
119 (38.6 %)
Hispanic
78 (25.3 %)
White
60 (19.5 %)
Two or More
29 (9.4 %)
Asian
21 (6.8 %)
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)313-6900
Website:	http://sfes.hcpss.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	308
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	162
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 39

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Stevens Forest Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	39
Grade 1	44
Grade 2	55
Grade 3	44
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	48

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Stevens Forest Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	159	51.6%
Male	149	48.4%

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