Bodkin Elementary School in Pasadena, Maryland on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Bodkin Elementary School is a suburban public school in Pasadena, Maryland that is part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools. It serves 504 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.8:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 5

504 Students

34 Teachers

8320 Ventnor Rd

Pasadena, MD 21122 View local requests

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Bodkin Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Bodkin Elementary School Demographics

16%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

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.

Bodkin Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Apr 8, 2026

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