Fort Smallwood Elementary

425 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fort Smallwood Elementary, located in Pasadena, Maryland, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5 within the Anne Arundel County Public School system. Situated on Poplar Ridge Road, the school functions as a community-centered learning environment dedicated to fostering academic growth and social-emotional development. It typically follows the standard Maryland state curriculum, focusing on core competencies in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating extracurricular programs designed to encourage student engagement and school spirit.

Beyond its standard academic offerings, Fort Smallwood Elementary is recognized for its commitment to creating a supportive school climate. The school typically emphasizes parent and community involvement, leveraging its location in the Pasadena area to build strong partnerships with local families. By providing a structured and inclusive environment, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school, focusing on foundational skills and the development of positive character traits in a collaborative educational setting.

425

Total Students

32.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fort Smallwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	379
Hispanic	17
Black	9
Asian	8
Two or More	11
Pacific Islander	1

White
379 (89.2 %)
Hispanic
17 (4.0 %)
Two or More
11 (2.6 %)
Black
9 (2.1 %)
Asian
8 (1.9 %)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)222-6450
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	425
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	83
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 42

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Fort Smallwood Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	42
Kindergarten	52
Grade 1	69
Grade 2	58
Grade 3	64
Grade 4	71
Grade 5	69

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Fort Smallwood Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	210	49.4%
Male	215	50.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)