Cradlerock Elementary

cres.hcpss.org/

453 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cradlerock Elementary School is a public school located in Columbia, Maryland, serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS). Known for its commitment to inclusive education, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that fosters academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet rigorous state standards while providing tailored support to help its diverse student body succeed in a global society.

Beyond academics, Cradlerock Elementary is recognized for its strong focus on community connection and collaboration between educators, parents, and students. The school often incorporates a variety of programs and extracurricular opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build a sense of belonging. With its location in the heart of Columbia, the school benefits from the town’s long-standing tradition of valuing high-quality public education and diverse, neighborhood-centered learning environments.

453

Total Students

43.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cradlerock Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	81
Hispanic	95
Black	218
Asian	17
Two or More	41
American Indian	1

Black
218 (48.1%)
Hispanic
95 (21.0%)
White
81 (17.9%)
Two or More
41 (9.1%)
Asian
17 (3.8%)
American Indian
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)319-7601
Website:	http://cres.hcpss.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	224
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 32

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cradlerock Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	32
Kindergarten	52
Grade 1	62
Grade 2	75
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	74

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cradlerock Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	219	48.3%
Male	234	51.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)