Serving 288 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pointer Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pointer Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Pointer Ridge Elementary School's student population of 288 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pointer Ridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pointer Ridge Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#885 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
16%
21%
Black
67%
33%
White
8%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pointer Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Pointer Ridge Elementary School is ranked #885 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Pointer Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Pointer Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Pointer Ridge Elementary School?
288 students attend Pointer Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Pointer Ridge Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pointer Ridge Elementary School?
Pointer Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pointer Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Pointer Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pointer Ridge Elementary School part of?
Pointer Ridge Elementary School is part of Prince George''s County Public Schools School District.
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