Bellows Spring Elementary

8125 Old Stockbridge Dr
Ellicott City, MD 21043

bses.hcpss.org

799 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bellows Spring Elementary School, located in Ellicott City, Maryland, is a vibrant public school serving students in the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS). Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to reach their full potential. The staff emphasizes a holistic approach to education, balancing rigorous classroom instruction with social-emotional learning to ensure that every student feels supported and challenged within a diverse and inclusive community.

Beyond the core curriculum, Bellows Spring is recognized for its strong emphasis on community engagement and parental involvement. The school maintains a dynamic partnership with its active PTA and local families to provide enriching extracurricular activities, technology-integrated learning, and programs that celebrate student achievement. By focusing on critical thinking, creativity, and character development, Bellows Spring Elementary strives to prepare its students not only for academic success in middle school but also to become well-rounded, contributing members of their community.

799

Total Students

63.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bellows Spring Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	152
Hispanic	88
Black	227
Asian	280
Two or More	45
American Indian	6

Asian
280 (35.1 %)
Black
227 (28.4 %)
White
152 (19.0 %)
Hispanic
88 (11.0 %)
Two or More
45 (5.6 %)
American Indian
6 (0.8 %)

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)313-5057
Website:	http://bses.hcpss.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	799
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	182
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 66

Kindergarten 118

Grade 1 136

Grade 2 131

Grade 3 124

Grade 4 118

Grade 5 106

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bellows Spring Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	66
Kindergarten	118
Grade 1	136
Grade 2	131
Grade 3	124
Grade 4	118
Grade 5	106

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bellows Spring Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	379	47.4%
Male	419	52.4%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)