Prospect Mill Elementary

587 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Prospect Mill Elementary School, located in Bel Air, Maryland, is a highly regarded public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Harford County Public Schools system, the school is known for fostering a supportive and community-oriented environment. It places a strong emphasis on academic excellence, character development, and creating an inclusive space where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and socially.

Beyond its core curriculum, Prospect Mill is noted for its dedicated staff and active parent-teacher involvement, which help cultivate a vibrant school culture. The school integrates technology into its classrooms and offers various extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich the student experience. With a focus on preparing young learners for future success, Prospect Mill Elementary remains a central and valued institution within the Bel Air community.

587

Total Students

40.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prospect Mill Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	405
Hispanic	38
Black	56
Asian	42
Two or More	45
American Indian	1

White
405 (69.0 %)
Black
56 (9.5 %)
Two or More
45 (7.7 %)
Asian
42 (7.2 %)
Hispanic
38 (6.5 %)
American Indian
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)638-3817
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	587
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	177
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 94

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 108

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Prospect Mill Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	26
Kindergarten	94
Grade 1	81
Grade 2	92
Grade 3	100
Grade 4	86
Grade 5	108

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Prospect Mill Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	278	47.4%
Male	309	52.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)