Pointer Ridge Elementary School: K-5 Bowie MD Education &amp; Autism Program (2026 List)

About Pointer Ridge Elementary School

Pointer Ridge Elementary School is a public K–5 school in the Prince George's County Public Schools district. It is located at 1110 Parkington Lane in Bowie, Maryland, and has about 315–370 students with a student-teacher ratio of about 16:1. The student body is very diverse, with about 95% of students coming from minority groups and 58% of students being able to get free or reduced-price lunch. About 22% of students are good at math and 42% are good at reading and language arts, which is below the state averages for Maryland. The school will become a regional autism program site in 2024–25 because it is known for getting involved in the community. The school’s community-oriented approach, individualized support, and collaboration with families make it one of the top elementary schools in Maryland, focused on helping every child reach their full potential.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%

Reading 42%

State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 42% in Reading.

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Full-time Teachers

16 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

315

Total Students

$88452

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 5.3%

Asian 3.5%

Hispanic 15.7%

Black 72.6%

Two+ Races 1.9%

Native Am. 1%

White

5.3%

Asian

3.5%

Hispanic

15.7%

Black

72.6%

Two+ Races

1.9%

Native Am.

1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 315

49.4%

156 Female

50.6%

159 Male

Student Population

315 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

305 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Pointer Ridge Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1110 PARKINGTON LN, BOWIE, MD 20716

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Phone

(301) 390-0220

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Website

https://www.pgcps.org/schools/pointer-ridge-elementary

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30am - 1:40pm

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Pointer Ridge Elementary School is recognizing National Native American Heritage Month throughout November, highlighting the traditions, languages, and stories of Native American and Alaska Native communities. The school encourages students and families to honor these rich histories and ensure their contributions continue to thrive for future generations.

FAQ

Q1. Does Pointer Ridge Elementary have programs for kids to stay after school and before school?

Ans. Yes, the school offers care before and after school to help working parents and give kids more chances to learn.

Q2. How does the school use technology in the classroom?

Ans. Pointer Ridge uses Chromebooks and other digital learning tools in every lesson to make learning more interesting and help students learn 21st-century skills.

Q3. What does the school do to help students feel better emotionally?

Ans. The school has counseling services and programs for social-emotional learning to help students deal with stress and make friends.

Q4. Does Pointer Ridge Elementary have programs for gifted and talented kids?

Ans. Yes, students who are very good at school can join Gifted and Talented (TAG) programs to learn more and be challenged.

Q5. What kinds of transportation do students have?

Ans. The school provides school bus service for eligible students along certain routes in the Bowie area.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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