Pointer Ridge Elementary

1110 Parkington Ln
Bowie, MD 20716

www.pgcps.org/pointerridge/

416 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Pointer Ridge Elementary School is a public school located in Bowie, Maryland, serving students within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By leveraging a comprehensive curriculum, the faculty aims to provide a strong foundational education that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond core academics, Pointer Ridge is known for maintaining a strong sense of community, frequently encouraging active involvement from parents and guardians to support student success. The school integrates various extracurricular opportunities and initiatives designed to nurture the social-emotional well-being of its diverse student body. As a key part of the Bowie educational landscape, Pointer Ridge focuses on creating a safe, collaborative space where students are encouraged to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens.

416

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pointer Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	70
Black	298
Asian	16
Two or More	11
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Black
298 (71.6%)
Hispanic
70 (16.8%)
White
17 (4.1%)
Asian
16 (3.8%)
Two or More
11 (2.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)390-0220
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/pointerridge/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	416
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	219
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 75

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pointer Ridge Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	75
Grade 1	80
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	68
Grade 4	66
Grade 5	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pointer Ridge Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	187	45%
Male	229	55%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)