Bollman Bridge Elementary

8200 Savage-Guilford Road
Jessup, MD 20794

bbes.hcpss.org

775 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bollman Bridge Elementary School, located in Jessup, Maryland, is a public school serving students in the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where academic excellence is prioritized alongside social-emotional development. By leveraging a diverse student body and a commitment to rigorous instruction, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, emphasizing the importance of community and collaboration between educators, students, and families.

The school’s curriculum is aligned with the standards of the Howard County school district, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating technology and extracurricular activities to provide a well-rounded education. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents regarding upcoming events, resources, and administrative updates. As a hub for the local Jessup community, Bollman Bridge Elementary strives to create a safe, nurturing space that empowers students to reach their full potential through active engagement and personalized support.

775

Total Students

64.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bollman Bridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	167
Hispanic	226
Black	288
Asian	46
Two or More	48

Black
288 (37.2%)
Hispanic
226 (29.2%)
White
167 (21.5%)
Two or More
48 (6.2%)
Asian
46 (5.9%)

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)880-5920
Website:	http://bbes.hcpss.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	775
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	340
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	70

* 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 83

Kindergarten 113

Grade 1 113

Grade 2 126

Grade 3 122

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 118