Pointer Ridge Elementary School: Facts, Programs and Boundaries
Pointer Ridge Elementary on Parkington Lane serves kindergarten through grade 5. Here are the published facts and how to check any address before you buy.
Pointer Ridge Elementary is a Prince George’s County public elementary school serving kindergarten through grade 5. PGCPS lists Talented and Gifted services in the regular classroom and Maryland Green School recognition. No ratings here.
Pointer Ridge Elementary at a glance
| Address | 1110 Parkington Lane, Bowie, MD 20716 |
|---|---|
| Grades | K to 5 |
| Mascot | Panthers |
| Programs listed by PGCPS | Talented and Gifted (TAG) in the Regular Classroom; Maryland Green School (2016, 2020); before and aftercare through an outside provider |
| School system | Prince George’s County Public Schools |
Which addresses are zoned to Pointer Ridge Elementary?
School assignment in Prince George’s County is set by address, and boundaries can change. Before you make an offer, enter the exact address in the PGCPS School Finder and confirm with the school. A house a few streets away can be zoned to a different school.
How do I read Pointer Ridge Elementary’s state report card?
The Maryland School Report Card publishes star ratings, test results, attendance and other measures for every public school. We do not rate schools here. Look up Pointer Ridge Elementary directly and compare the measures that matter to you.
Living near Pointer Ridge Elementary
See the Pointer Ridge neighborhood guide. Pointer Ridge is in City of Bowie Council District 4.
Want help checking assignments for a specific house? See team listings, compare all Bowie schools by level, or call or text Bruno at (240) 418-3809, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
Sources: PGCPS Pointer Ridge Elementary School, PGCPS School Finder, PGCPS School Boundaries, Maryland School Report Card (MSDE).
How to enroll at Pointer Ridge Elementary
- Confirm the address is zoned to Pointer Ridge Elementary using the PGCPS school boundary locator. Boundaries can change after county boundary studies, so check again before you sign a contract.
- Gather proof of residency (a deed, settlement statement or lease plus a utility bill), the child’s birth certificate, immunization records and prior school records.
- Complete PGCPS online registration, then contact the school to finish enrollment.
Buying a home for a specific school
If Pointer Ridge Elementary is the reason you are buying, enter the exact address in the PGCPS School Finder before you write an offer. Boundaries can split a neighborhood, and a Bowie mailing address alone does not decide the school. Bruno can build that check into your contract timeline. Pointer Ridge Elementary opened in January 1972 in the Pointer Ridge neighborhood, one of the Bowie sections Levitt built in the late 1960s.
Questions about Pointer Ridge Elementary
What time does Pointer Ridge Elementary start and end?
PGCPS lists 7:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. for the 2025-26 school year. PGCPS added 5 minutes to the end of every school day for 2026-27, so confirm the current schedule on the school’s PGCPS page.
What programs does Pointer Ridge Elementary offer?
The PGCPS school profile lists a special education Autism program, TAG services, Extended Learning Opportunity, the THRIVE after-school program, chess, art and soccer clubs, student government, and Champions before and after care. Programs change, so confirm anything your child needs with the school.
How do I confirm a home is zoned for Pointer Ridge Elementary?
Enter the exact address in the PGCPS School Finder at gis.pgcps.org/schoolfinder. For questions, PGCPS Enrollment Services is at 301-952-6300.
When did Pointer Ridge Elementary open?
January 1972, according to the school history page. It was built to serve Pointer Ridge, one of the Bowie neighborhoods Levitt developed in the late 1960s.
Questions about this part of Bowie?
Call or text Bruno at (240) 418-3809, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
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