Overview
Pointer Ridge Elementary is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Bowie, Maryland. The school enrolls 416 students. It is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maryland state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Pagrindiniai faktai
SectorPublic
Mokyklos tipas—
LygiaiElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistriktasPrince George's County Public Schools
County24033
Miestas Bowie
ZIP20716
Charter SchoolNo
Magnetinės mokyklos.No
Titulas INo
NCES School ID240051001131
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment416
White4.1%
Hispanic / Latino16.8%
Black / African American71.6%
Asian3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races2.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.
FRL %60%
State Avg54%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)