School Overview
Veterans Elementary School, located in the heart of Ellicott City, Maryland, is a highly regarded public school within the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS). Serving a diverse community of students, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence, fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the high standards of the Maryland state education framework while integrating modern pedagogical practices to ensure that students are prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic focus, Veterans Elementary is deeply community-oriented, living up to its name by maintaining strong connections with the local area and emphasizing values such as citizenship, respect, and responsibility. The school offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities and enrichment programs that allow students to explore interests in the arts, STEM, and physical education. With a dedicated faculty and an active parent-teacher organization, Veterans Elementary maintains a collaborative atmosphere, consistently working to create an inclusive space where every student is encouraged to succeed and thrive.
883
Total Students
67.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Veterans Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White193
Hispanic82
Black166
Asian367
Two or More65
American Indian7
Pacific Islander3
  • Asian
    367 (41.6%)
  • White
    193 (21.9%)
  • Black
    166 (18.8%)
  • Hispanic
    82 (9.3%)
  • Two or More
    65 (7.4%)
  • American Indian
    7 (0.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (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)313-1700
Website: http://ves.hcpss.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 883
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 67.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 212
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 31
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 86
Kindergarten 114
Grade 1 145
Grade 2 127
Grade 3 133
Grade 4 135
Grade 5 143

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Veterans Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten86
Kindergarten114
Grade 1145
Grade 2127
Grade 3133
Grade 4135
Grade 5143
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Veterans Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female42748.4%
Male45651.6%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)