At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 515
830
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
8%-44.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Pointers Run Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Clarksville, Maryland. The school enrolls 830 students. It is part of the Howard County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maryland state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
8% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictHoward County Public Schools
County24027
CityClarksville
ZIP21029
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240042090478
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment830
White38.0%
Hispanic / Latino5.4%
Black / African American13.3%
Asian34.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races8.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
38.0%
Hispanic
5.4%
Black
13.3%
Asian
34.1%
Two+
8.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.