Elkridge Elementary

ees.hcpss.org

798 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Elkridge Elementary School, located at 7075 Montgomery Rd in Elkridge, Maryland, is a foundational part of the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS). Serving a diverse community of students, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. As a neighborhood school, it emphasizes strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents to promote both social-emotional growth and core academic achievement.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the Howard County district, integrating core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science with enrichment opportunities. By leveraging the resources of the HCPSS, Elkridge Elementary provides students with access to modern learning tools and a dedicated staff committed to differentiated instruction, ensuring that children of varying needs and backgrounds receive a high-quality, well-rounded educational experience.

798

Total Students

56.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elkridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	214
Hispanic	75
Black	272
Asian	173
Two or More	62
American Indian	2

Black
272 (34.1%)
White
214 (26.8%)
Asian
173 (21.7%)
Hispanic
75 (9.4%)
Two or More
62 (7.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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)313-5006
Website:	http://ees.hcpss.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	798
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	308
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* 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 54

Kindergarten 123

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 134

Grade 4 132

Grade 5 148