Harford Hills Elementary

harfordhillses.bcps.org

396 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Harford Hills Elementary School, located in Parkville, Maryland, is a public school serving students in Baltimore County. As part of the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, critical thinking, and social-emotional development. The school serves a diverse student population and is dedicated to preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond by providing a balanced curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for creative expression and community engagement.

Beyond its academic offerings, Harford Hills Elementary is known for being a vital hub within the Parkville community. The school places a high priority on building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood to ensure a supportive atmosphere for every child. By utilizing the resources provided by the BCPS district, the school implements various programs and extracurricular activities designed to nurture the unique interests of its students, making it a focal point for families in the 21234 area who value local, student-centered education.

396

Total Students

24.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harford Hills Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	148
Hispanic	55
Black	147
Asian	22
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	1

White
148 (37.4 %)
Black
147 (37.1 %)
Hispanic
55 (13.9 %)
Two or More
23 (5.8 %)
Asian
22 (5.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Baltimore County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)887-5236
Website:	http://harfordhillses.bcps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	396
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	197
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 26

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 55