What grades does Waterloo Elementary serve?

Waterloo Elementary is a Primary school serving students in Columbia, MD. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Waterloo Elementary located?

Waterloo Elementary is located at Columbia, MD in a urban area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterloo Elementary?

Waterloo Elementary has a student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1.

What schools are in Columbia, MD?

Columbia, MD is served by the local school district. Waterloo Elementary is one of the Primary schools in the area.

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Waterloo Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Columbia, Maryland|Howard County Public Schools

Columbia, MD 21045

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Oct

Fri

Student holidayHolidayDistrict-wide

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Oct

Wed

Student holidayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov

Tue

Election DayEventDistrict-wide

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Nov

Wed

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Thu

Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Winter Break - Howard County Public School System

Jan

Mon

Martin Luther King Jr. DayEventDistrict-wide

No School - Howard County Public School System

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

626

Student:Teacher

12.3:1

Locale

Urban

District

Howard County Public Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

29.7%

Phone

(410)313-5014

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

29%

43th percentile in MD

Math Proficiency

23%

63th percentile in MD

Chronic Absenteeism

11.3%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

82 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.5:1

Near average in MD

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

606

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

53.4

96% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

1.6

Social Workers

0.34

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,256

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$13,100

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$22,257

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 5%State 33%Local 63%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$394,495

+0.8% 1yr+22.4% 5yr

Baltimore, MD metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

8.7%

Below 150% poverty line

3.7%

Unemployment rate

3.9%

Uninsured residents

4.8%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

7,430

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

6,185

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,591 (26%)

Autism

1,237 (20%)

Speech/Language Impairment

983 (16%)

Other Health Impairment

923 (15%)

Emotional Disturbance

375 (6%)

Intellectual Disability

253 (4%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

666

Current enrollment

Growing(+11% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Oct 16, 2026

Student holiday

No School - Howard County Public School System

Holiday

Wed, Oct 28, 2026

Student holiday

No School - Howard County Public School System

Holiday

Tue, Nov 3, 2026

Election Day

No School - Howard County Public School System

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Howard County Public Schools. Waterloo Elementary follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide No School - Howard County Public School System	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	Yom KippurDistrict-wide No School - Howard County Public School System	Event	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Student holidayDistrict-wide No School - Howard County Public School System	Holiday	—
Wed, Oct 28, 2026	Student holidayDistrict-wide No School - Howard County Public School System	Holiday	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election DayDistrict-wide No School - Howard County Public School System	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Thanksgiving Break - Howard County Public School System	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide Winter Break - Howard County Public School System	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. DayDistrict-wide No School - Howard County Public School System	Event	—
Tue, Jan 19, 2027	Student holidayDistrict-wide No School - Howard County Public School System	Holiday	—
Wed, Feb 3, 2027	Student holidayDistrict-wide No School - Howard County Public School System	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' DayDistrict-wide No School - Howard County Public School System	Event	—
Tue, Mar 9, 2027	Student holidayDistrict-wide No School - Howard County Public School System	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide Spring Break - Howard County Public School System	Break	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide No School - Howard County Public School System	Holiday	—
Tue, Jun 8, 2027	Last Day of SchoolDistrict-wide Last Day of School - Howard County Public School System	Event	—