Serving 315 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pointer Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pointer Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Pointer Ridge Elementary School's student population of 315 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Pointer Ridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pointer Ridge Elementary School is 0.49, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#695 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
19%
23%
Black
69%
33%
White
5%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pointer Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Pointer Ridge Elementary School is ranked #695 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Pointer Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Pointer Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Pointer Ridge Elementary School?
315 students attend Pointer Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Pointer Ridge Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pointer Ridge Elementary School?
Pointer Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pointer Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Pointer Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pointer Ridge Elementary School part of?
Pointer Ridge Elementary School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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