Talbott Springs Elementary

tses.hcpss.org

483 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Talbott Springs Elementary School, located in Columbia, Maryland, serves a diverse community within the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS). The school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. With a focus on meeting the unique needs of every learner, the school employs a collaborative approach to education, encouraging active participation from both families and the broader community to ensure student success.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Talbott Springs is recognized for its dedicated staff and its efforts to provide a supportive atmosphere that celebrates student diversity. The school offers various programs and initiatives designed to challenge students while providing the necessary support to bridge achievement gaps. By integrating modern educational practices with a strong sense of school spirit and neighborhood involvement, Talbott Springs strives to prepare its students to be responsible, engaged, and lifelong learners within the Howard County community.

483

Total Students

46.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Talbott Springs Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	91
Hispanic	145
Black	177
Asian	26
Two or More	42
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
177 (36.6 %)
Hispanic
145 (30.0 %)
White
91 (18.8 %)
Two or More
42 (8.7 %)
Asian
26 (5.4 %)
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)313-6915
Website:	http://tses.hcpss.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	483
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	184
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 74

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 82

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Talbott Springs Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	74
Kindergarten	62
Grade 1	59
Grade 2	64
Grade 3	62
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	82

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Talbott Springs Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	219	45.3%
Male	264	54.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)