Edgewater Elementary

577 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Edgewater Elementary School, located at 121 Washington Rd in Edgewater, Maryland, serves as a central hub for the local community within the Anne Arundel County Public Schools system. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. It typically serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes student engagement, parental involvement, and the development of core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and science.

Beyond the classroom, Edgewater Elementary is characterized by its focus on community building and school spirit. The school frequently hosts events and programs aimed at strengthening the partnership between families and educators, ensuring that students feel connected to both their peers and the broader Edgewater area. With a dedication to preparing students for middle school transitions, the school aims to cultivate a lifelong love of learning while maintaining a safe, inclusive, and collaborative campus culture.

577

Total Students

38.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edgewater Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	353
Hispanic	169
Black	19
Asian	9
Two or More	27

White
353 (61.2%)
Hispanic
169 (29.3%)
Two or More
27 (4.7%)
Black
19 (3.3%)
Asian
9 (1.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)956-0830
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	577
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	178
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 90

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Edgewater Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	32
Kindergarten	90
Grade 1	87
Grade 2	84
Grade 3	105
Grade 4	110
Grade 5	69

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Edgewater Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	273	47.3%
Male	304	52.7%

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