Van Bokkelen Elementary

471 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Van Bokkelen Elementary School, located in Severn, Maryland, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Anne Arundel County Public School system. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of lifelong learning skills. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere, the faculty and staff work to ensure that every student has access to a rigorous curriculum designed to meet diverse educational needs while preparing them for future success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond core academics, Van Bokkelen Elementary places a significant focus on community engagement and the partnership between home and school. The school actively encourages parental involvement and collaborates with local organizations to enrich the student experience through various extracurricular programs and events. By focusing on both the character development of its students and their intellectual achievements, Van Bokkelen aims to create a nurturing environment where children feel empowered to reach their full potential.

471

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Van Bokkelen Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	127
Black	289
Asian	5
Two or More	20
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

Black
289 (61.4%)
Hispanic
127 (27.0%)
White
23 (4.9%)
Two or More
20 (4.2%)
Asian
5 (1.1%)
American Indian
5 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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)222-6535
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	471
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	369
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 51

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Van Bokkelen Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	51
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	80
Grade 2	68
Grade 3	71
Grade 4	68
Grade 5	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Van Bokkelen Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	227	48.2%
Male	244	51.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)