Pershing Hill Elementary
Fort Meade, MD 20755
Phone: (410) 222-6519
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 1-5 • 600 students
Fort Meade's Pershing Hill Elementary is a school that serves grades 1-5 in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district. It is among the few public elementary schools in Maryland to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10.
Pershing Hill Elementary is a public school in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district located in Fort Meade, MD. As of 2014, the students are 50.1% White, non-Hispanic; 24.2% Black, non-Hispanic; 11% Multiracial; 10.7% Hispanic; 2.5% Asian/Pacific Islander; 0.9% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander; and 0.6% Native American or Native Alaskan. 35% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 50.1% | 59.1% | 40.9% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 24.2% | 20.3% | 34.9% |
| Multiracial | 11% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| Hispanic | 10.7% | 10.8% | 13.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.5% | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 35% | — | — |
| English learners | — | 4.5% | — |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midway Common | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fort Meade | MD | 0.3 mi | |
| 2 | The Provinces | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Severn | MD | 1.9 mi | |
| 3 | Lake Village Town Homes | Apartment Complex | Severn | MD | 2.6 mi | |
| 4 | Harvest Run | Condominium/Townhouse | Odenton | MD | 4.3 mi | |
| 5 | Shelter Cove Luxury Apartments | Apartment Complex | Odenton | MD | 4.4 mi | |
| 6 | Piney Orchard at Pinedale Courts | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Odenton | MD | 4.9 mi | |
| 7 | Landing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Elkridge | MD | 7 mi | |
| 8 | Maple Lawn | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fulton | MD | 8.2 mi | |
| 9 | Crofton | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Crofton | MD | 8.4 mi | |
| 10 | The Greens at Locust Chapel | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Ellicott City | MD | 8.9 mi | |
| 11 | Carrollton Manor | Area of Town | Severna Park | MD | 9.7 mi | |
| 12 | Cape Arthur | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Severna Park | MD | 11 mi | |
| 13 | Westridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Severna Park | MD | 11.7 mi | |
| 14 | Iverly | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 12.3 mi | |
| 15 | Hillandale | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 13.4 mi | |
| 16 | DuMont Oaks | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 14 mi | |
| 17 | Broadview Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Annapolis | MD | 14.2 mi | |
| 18 | Canterbury Village | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arnold | MD | 14.3 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Severn | Severn | MD | 4.3 mi | |
| 2 | Laurel | Laurel | MD | 5 mi | |
| 3 | Hammond Hills | Laurel | MD | 7.5 mi | |
| 4 | Anne Arundel County | Pasadena | MD | 11.5 mi | |
| 5 | Severna Park | Severna Park | MD | 11.7 mi | |
| 6 | White Oak | Silver Spring | MD | 13.4 mi | |
| 7 | Baltimore | Baltimore | MD | 14.6 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Fort Meade NSA | 1.7 mi. |
| Coast Guard Curtis Bay | 11.7 mi. |
| US Naval Academy | 17 mi. |
| Annapolis Naval Station | 17.5 mi. |
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 19.7 mi. |
| Marine Barracks Washington | 20.6 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 20.9 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 21.8 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 22 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 22.3 mi. |
| Pentagon | 23.2 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 23.5 mi. |
| Fort Myer | 23.6 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 23.9 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 27.4 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 29.6 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 34.8 mi. |
| NRO Chantilly | 40.5 mi. |
| Aberdeen Proving Ground | 41.6 mi. |
| Fort Detrick | 42.4 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 42.6 mi. |
