High Bridge Elementary

7011 High Bridge Rd
Bowie, MD 20720

www.pgcps.org/highbridge/

394 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

High Bridge Elementary School, located in Bowie, Maryland, is a public school serving students as part of the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) system. Situated on High Bridge Road, the school functions as a foundational academic institution for the local community, emphasizing core curriculum standards and student development within the Bowie area. Like other schools in the district, it focuses on providing a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse educational needs of its elementary-aged population.

The school is deeply integrated into the PGCPS network, which allows it to utilize district-wide resources, specialized programs, and standardized instructional strategies aimed at preparing students for middle school transitions. Through its official web portal, the school maintains communication with families regarding academic calendars, school policies, and community engagement opportunities. High Bridge Elementary remains committed to fostering a collaborative atmosphere where educators, parents, and students work together to promote both academic achievement and social-emotional growth.

394

Total Students

24.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for High Bridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	105
Black	237
Asian	8
Two or More	11
American Indian	4

Black
237 (60.2%)
Hispanic
105 (26.6%)
White
29 (7.4%)
Two or More
11 (2.8%)
Asian
8 (2.0%)
American Indian
4 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Prince George's County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)805-2690
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/highbridge/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	359
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 66

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for High Bridge Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	81
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	64
Grade 4	58
Grade 5	66

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for High Bridge Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	178	45.2%
Male	216	54.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)