HAVRE DE GRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Havre de Grace Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Harford County Public Schools school district, located in Havre De Grace, MD with about 490 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, Havre de Grace Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Havre de Grace Elementary School, located at 600 Juniata Street in Havre de Grace, Maryland, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Harford County Public Schools system. The school provides a foundational educational experience for students in grades Pre-K through 5, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and a supportive learning environment. Its location in the historic city of Havre de Grace allows the school to foster strong ties with the surrounding neighborhood, creating a tight-knit atmosphere where educators, families, and community members often collaborate to enhance the student experience.

Beyond its core curriculum, Havre de Grace Elementary is known for striving to meet the diverse needs of its student body through various instructional programs and extracurricular opportunities. The school focuses on building essential literacy and numeracy skills while promoting social-emotional learning, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. With a commitment to maintaining a safe and inclusive campus, the school functions as a vital educational hub dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child in the Havre de Grace area.

For more information, contact Havre de Grace Elementary at (410) 939-6616 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.