Pointers Run Elementary School
Clarksville, MD 21029
Phone: (410) 313-7142
District: Howard County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 798 students
Pointers Run Elementary School, a public school located in Clarksville, MD, serves grades PK-5 in the Howard County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Pointers Run Elementary School is a public school located in Clarksville, MD. 798 students attend Pointers Run Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 10/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program data from Maryland State Department of Education, and using 2025 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program End-Of-Course data from Maryland State Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 9/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student Growth - Elementary Level data from Maryland State Department of Education, and using 2025 Student Growth - Middle Level data from Maryland State Department of Education. |
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Posted: August 17, 2022
PRESis a wonderful and safe school filled with caring and impactful teachers. If you have the time, I recommend volunteering to be the room parent. Most of all I love how involved the PTSA is. All three of my children have flourished here.
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Posted: February 21, 2020
School tends to focus more on the 5% of top-performing students. Good to average performers are not as valued.
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Posted: January 17, 2018
This year's (2017-18) third grade curriculum is extremely subpar. Very disappointed in the administration, teaching materials, and the fact that my daughter is not being challenged enough. Also, I have received very little feedback or communication from the teachers and administration.
Posted: November 26, 2014
This is an average school when it comes to teachers effectiveness. Teachers need more training on helping each student meet their needs and not teaching in the middle. Teaching in the middle is an outdated approach.
Posted: June 9, 2013
We were redistricted this year and could not be more pleased! The staff and administration are fantastic and really care about their kids! We love all of the extra activities such as Walking Wednesdays, end of year picnic, family reading night, pizza bingo to mention a few. This is a super school!
Posted: May 24, 2013
This school is great! We were redistricted here this year and have been VERY pleased with the Administration (both Mrs. Fila and Mrs. Nimich are great!!) and all of the teachers seem to truly care about the students. My child has been getting extra help in Reading and is doing well. We have been very happy with all the after school activity options offered. (PE Fun, Drama, Cooking Classes, Family Reading Night, Walking Wednesdays etc.) And all the fun programs, specials and activities they add throughout the school year is so enriching to the children's learning. I will say that Howard County, in general, is known for their excellent schools. This being said, there is a high academic emphasis that goes along with that. I would definitely recommend PRES to someone looking for a GREAT Howard County Elementary School!
Posted: April 30, 2012
What a wonderful school!!!! This is our first year at Pointer's Run and we love it!!! The involvement by Parents/Teachers is amazing. Our son came from a private school and loves going to PRES. I would recommend this school to anyone considering moving to the Columbia/Clarksville area.
Posted: April 17, 2011
I have been very pleased with Pointers Run ES. They provide an excellent education and have created a wonderful learning enviroment for young children. My experience with the administration has been positive. I think the principal creates this positive atmosphere that enables the rest of the staff to excell at providing a top noch education.
Posted: July 21, 2010
Seems good but we are concerned that my daughter is making straight A's ... every grade .. all of them .. every one .. AAAAAAA but ... she was below average on reading skills according to state tests (3rd grade). I feel mislead.
Posted: April 24, 2009
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Posted: August 21, 2007
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| 4 | Severn | Severn | MD | 14.2 mi | |
| 5 | Silver Spring | Silver Spring | MD | 14.8 mi | |
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