Pointers Run Elementary School

6600 South Trotter Rd
Clarksville, MD 21029
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 796 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pointers Run Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher 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 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 796 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 10% in MD
  • : 57% (Top 5%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pointers Run Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Pointers Run Elementary School's student population of 796 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
796 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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School Rankings

Pointers Run Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pointers Run Elementary School is 0.71, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#92 out of 1343 schools
(Top 10%)
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57%
20%
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57%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
36%
7%
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Hispanic
6%
21%
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Black
12%
33%
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White
37%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pointers Run Elementary School's ranking?
Pointers Run Elementary School is ranked #92 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Pointers Run Elementary School often compared to?
Pointers Run Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clarksville Elementary School, Waverly Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Pointers Run Elementary School?
796 students attend Pointers Run Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Pointers Run Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pointers Run Elementary School?
Pointers Run Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pointers Run Elementary School offer ?
Pointers Run Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pointers Run Elementary School part of?
Pointers Run Elementary School is part of Howard County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 796 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 57% (Top 5%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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