NORTHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Northfield Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Howard County Public Schools school district, located in Ellicott City, MD with about 748 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 49 teachers, Northfield Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Northfield Elementary School is a public school located in Ellicott City, Maryland, serving students in the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS). Situated on Northfield Road, the school is deeply integrated into its local suburban community and focuses on providing a comprehensive academic foundation for students in the primary grades. Like other schools within the HCPSS district, Northfield is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that emphasizes academic excellence, critical thinking, and social-emotional development, supported by a curriculum aligned with state and county standards.
The school is well-regarded for its collaborative culture, often highlighting the partnership between dedicated faculty, supportive parents, and the local community. By utilizing resources provided by the Howard County school district, Northfield Elementary works to offer a variety of extracurricular opportunities and support services tailored to meet the diverse needs of its student body. For families looking for specific information regarding daily operations, school calendar events, or academic resources, the school maintains an active web presence at [nes.hcpss.org](http://nes.hcpss.org), which serves as the primary hub for communication between the school and home.
For more information, contact Northfield Elementary at (410) 313-2806 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Ellicott City, MD 21042-5903
(410) 313-2806
http://nes.hcpss.org
NORTHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Ellicott City, MD with about 748 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Howard County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 748
- Teachers:
- 49.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 748 students
- White
- 47.5%
- Asian
- 28.1%
- Black or African American
- 9.1%
- Two or more races
- 8.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 46.1%
- Male
- 53.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.