Pointers Run Elementary School

6600 South Trotter Rd
Clarksville, MD 21029
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 812 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pointers Run Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 812 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 10% in MD
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pointers Run Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Pointers Run Elementary School's student population of 812 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
812 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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School Rankings

Pointers Run Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pointers Run Elementary School is 0.72, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#72 out of 1347 schools
(Top 10%)
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72%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pointers Run Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
71%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pointers Run Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pointers Run Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
34%
7%
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Hispanic
6%
22%
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Black
13%
33%
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White
38%
33%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pointers Run Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.72
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pointers Run Elementary School's ranking?
Pointers Run Elementary School is ranked #72 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Pointers Run Elementary School often compared to?
Pointers Run Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clarksville Elementary School, Waverly Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Pointers Run Elementary School?
812 students attend Pointers Run Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Pointers Run Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pointers Run Elementary School?
Pointers Run Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pointers Run Elementary School offer ?
Pointers Run Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pointers Run Elementary School part of?
Pointers Run Elementary School is part of Howard County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 812 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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