Piney Point Elementary
453 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Piney Point Elementary School, located on Tall Timbers Road in Tall Timbers, Maryland, serves as a foundational educational institution within the St. Mary’s County Public Schools system. Nestled in a rural, coastal community, the school plays a central role in the local area, fostering a close-knit environment where staff and families work together to support student development. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core academic standards while encouraging social-emotional growth and community engagement.
As a small-town school, Piney Point Elementary often benefits from a tight-knit school culture that prioritizes personalized attention and strong communication between educators and parents. The facility serves students in the surrounding lower St. Mary’s County region, offering a safe and nurturing atmosphere designed to build a strong educational baseline for children in their formative years. Through various school programs and community involvement, Piney Point aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond, emphasizing both academic excellence and character building.
As a small-town school, Piney Point Elementary often benefits from a tight-knit school culture that prioritizes personalized attention and strong communication between educators and parents. The facility serves students in the surrounding lower St. Mary’s County region, offering a safe and nurturing atmosphere designed to build a strong educational baseline for children in their formative years. Through various school programs and community involvement, Piney Point aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond, emphasizing both academic excellence and character building.
453
Total Students
25.9
Full-Time Teachers
17.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
34.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 335 |
| Hispanic | 23 |
| Black | 36 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Two or More | 50 |
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White335 (74.0 %)
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Two or More50 (11.0 %)
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Black36 (7.9 %)
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Hispanic23 (5.1 %)
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Asian9 (2.0 %)
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: | St. Mary's County Public Schools |
| Phone: | (301)994-2205 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 453 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 25.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 17.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 133 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 23 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
21
Kindergarten
69
Grade 1
77
Grade 2
69
Grade 3
67
Grade 4
80
Grade 5
70
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 21 |
| Kindergarten | 69 |
| Grade 1 | 77 |
| Grade 2 | 69 |
| Grade 3 | 67 |
| Grade 4 | 80 |
| Grade 5 | 70 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 230 | 50.8% |
| Male | 223 | 49.2% |
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