Halls Cross Roads Elementary

453 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Halls Cross Roads Elementary School, located in Aberdeen, Maryland, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Harford County Public School system. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and social-emotional well-being for its diverse student body. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to equip young learners with the essential literacy, mathematical, and critical thinking skills necessary for their future success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Halls Cross Roads Elementary is known for cultivating a strong sense of community, frequently encouraging collaboration between educators, parents, and local stakeholders. The school environment is designed to be inclusive and engaging, often incorporating extracurricular programs and activities that help students discover their personal interests. Located on East Bel Air Avenue, the school serves as a central hub for families in the Aberdeen area, maintaining a commitment to providing a safe, nurturing, and equitable space for every child to reach their full potential.

453

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Halls Cross Roads Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	51
Black	227
Asian	7
Two or More	68
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
227 (50.1 %)
White
98 (21.6 %)
Two or More
68 (15.0 %)
Hispanic
51 (11.3 %)
Asian
7 (1.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Harford County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)273-5524
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	346
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 60

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Halls Cross Roads Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	60
Kindergarten	65
Grade 1	79
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	62
Grade 5	65

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Halls Cross Roads Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	212	46.8%
Male	241	53.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)