G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale

503 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale, located in Aberdeen, Maryland, serves as a community-focused public school within the Harford County Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and academic growth for students in the primary grades. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between staff, students, and families, the school aims to cultivate a sense of belonging while ensuring that each child receives the personalized attention necessary to succeed in a diverse and evolving academic landscape.

Beyond its core curriculum, G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale integrates programs designed to enhance social-emotional learning and community engagement. The school leverages its location in Aberdeen to connect with local resources and encourage parental involvement, which is a hallmark of its efforts to create a well-rounded student experience. Through a combination of rigorous instructional practices and a focus on inclusivity, the school strives to prepare its young learners for their future academic transitions and long-term success.

503

Total Students

37.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale
Demographic	Student Count
White	150
Hispanic	49
Black	242
Asian	8
Two or More	54

Black
242 (48.1 %)
White
150 (29.8 %)
Two or More
54 (10.7 %)
Hispanic
49 (9.7 %)
Asian
8 (1.6 %)

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)273-5530
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	341
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 40

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	91
Grade 1	72
Grade 2	81
Grade 3	78
Grade 4	71
Grade 5	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	257	51.1%
Male	246	48.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)