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Arnold Elementary School

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Arnold Elementary School is a suburban public school in Arnold, Maryland that is part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools. It serves 454 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.9:1. Its teachers have had 38 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

454 Students

24 Teachers

95 Joyce Ln E

Arnold, MD 21012 View local requests

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Arnold Elementary School Demographics

13%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

17%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Arnold Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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Arnold Elementary School

$22,160

raised using DonorsChoose

projects funded

teachers funded

180

donors

projects for basic supplies

projects for technology

projects for books

project for art supplies

Arnold Elementary School has received support from 149 individuals from Maryland and 31 individuals out-of-state.

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Arnold Elementary School

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