Atholton Elementary

aes.hcpss.org

516 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Atholton Elementary School, located in the Clemens Crossing neighborhood of Columbia, Maryland, is part of the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS). Serving a diverse community, the school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its students. The school curriculum is aligned with state standards, with a strong focus on core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also integrating technology and creative arts into daily instruction.

Beyond academics, Atholton Elementary is characterized by its strong partnership with parents and the local community. The school benefits from an active PTA that facilitates various extracurricular activities, family engagement events, and enrichment programs. By prioritizing inclusive practices and a collaborative atmosphere, Atholton aims to prepare its students to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens, maintaining a reputation for stability and excellence within the larger Howard County educational landscape.

516

Total Students

35.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Atholton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	256
Hispanic	64
Black	109
Asian	34
Two or More	52
Pacific Islander	1

White
256 (49.6%)
Black
109 (21.1%)
Hispanic
64 (12.4%)
Two or More
52 (10.1%)
Asian
34 (6.6%)
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:	Howard County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)313-6853
Website:	http://aes.hcpss.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	516
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	71
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 34

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 84

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Atholton Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	34
Kindergarten	79
Grade 1	72
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	99
Grade 4	81
Grade 5	84

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Atholton Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	258	50%
Male	258	50%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)