Pot Spring Elementary

potspringes.bcps.org/

436 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pot Spring Elementary School, located in the suburban community of Timonium, Maryland, is a highly regarded institution within the Baltimore County Public School (BCPS) system. Serving students from kindergarten through grade five, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence and its supportive, inclusive atmosphere. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, integrating rigorous classroom instruction with opportunities for social and emotional development, ensuring that students are prepared for middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the surrounding Timonium community, fostering strong partnerships between faculty, students, and parents. Pot Spring is recognized for its active PTA and a collaborative culture that prioritizes student engagement, technology integration, and community involvement. By maintaining a focus on personalized learning and maintaining high standards for student achievement, the school consistently strives to provide a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their full potential.

436

Total Students

27.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pot Spring Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	174
Hispanic	110
Black	106
Asian	24
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

White
174 (39.9 %)
Hispanic
110 (25.2 %)
Black
106 (24.3 %)
Asian
24 (5.5 %)
Two or More
21 (4.8 %)
American Indian
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:	Baltimore County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)887-7648
Website:	http://potspringes.bcps.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	436
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	168
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 31

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pot Spring Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	31
Kindergarten	61
Grade 1	64
Grade 2	61
Grade 3	78
Grade 4	72
Grade 5	69

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pot Spring Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	230	52.8%
Male	206	47.2%

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