Talbott Springs Elementary

tses.hcpss.org

461 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Talbott Springs Elementary School, located in Columbia, Maryland, serves a diverse community within the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS). The school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. With a focus on meeting the unique needs of every learner, the school employs a collaborative approach to education, encouraging active participation from both families and the broader community to ensure student success.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Talbott Springs is recognized for its dedicated staff and its efforts to provide a supportive atmosphere that celebrates student diversity. The school offers various programs and initiatives designed to challenge students while providing the necessary support to bridge achievement gaps. By integrating modern educational practices with a strong sense of school spirit and neighborhood involvement, Talbott Springs strives to prepare its students to be responsible, engaged, and lifelong learners within the Howard County community.

461

Total Students

46.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Talbott Springs Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	105
Hispanic	135
Black	147
Asian	23
Two or More	49
Pacific Islander	1

Black
147 (32.0%)
Hispanic
135 (29.3%)
White
105 (22.8%)
Two or More
49 (10.7%)
Asian
23 (5.0%)
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)313-6915
Website:	http://tses.hcpss.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	461
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	184
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 58

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Talbott Springs Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	58
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	67
Grade 2	68
Grade 3	66
Grade 4	69
Grade 5	67

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Talbott Springs Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	204	44.3%
Male	256	55.5%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)