Serving 775 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bollman Bridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 775 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bollman Bridge Elementary serves the southeast part of Jessup, MD, covering an area of approximately 5.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.7 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bollman Bridge Elementary School's student population of 775 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
775 students
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bollman Bridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bollman Bridge Elementary School is 0.73, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#750 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
29%
24%
Black
37%
32%
White
22%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.4%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bollman Bridge Elementary School's ranking?
Bollman Bridge Elementary School is ranked #750 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Bollman Bridge Elementary School often compared to?
Bollman Bridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jessup Elementary School, Forest Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Bollman Bridge Elementary School?
775 students attend Bollman Bridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Bollman Bridge Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bollman Bridge Elementary School?
Bollman Bridge Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bollman Bridge Elementary School offer ?
Bollman Bridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bollman Bridge Elementary School part of?
Bollman Bridge Elementary School is part of Howard County School District.
In what neighborhood is Bollman Bridge Elementary School located?
Bollman Bridge Elementary School is located in the Savage neighborhood of Jessup, MD.
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