Jeffers Hill Elementary

jhes.hcpss.org

408 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jeffers Hill Elementary School, located in Columbia, Maryland, serves as a community-centered institution within the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS). The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes academic excellence while addressing the diverse social and emotional needs of its student body. By emphasizing a collaborative culture, Jeffers Hill focuses on preparing students to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens through a comprehensive curriculum that integrates technology, literacy, and core academic foundations.

Beyond its academic program, the school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with families and the surrounding Columbia neighborhood. The staff at Jeffers Hill focuses on creating a welcoming atmosphere where students feel empowered to explore their interests and develop critical thinking skills. With a dedication to continuous improvement and equity, the school strives to provide high-quality instruction and meaningful extracurricular opportunities, ensuring that every student has the resources necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving world.

408

Total Students

32.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jeffers Hill Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	77
Hispanic	94
Black	164
Asian	45
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

Black
164 (40.2 %)
Hispanic
94 (23.0 %)
White
77 (18.9 %)
Asian
45 (11.0 %)
Two or More
27 (6.6 %)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Howard County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)313-6872
Website:	http://jhes.hcpss.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	408
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	155
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 31

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Jeffers Hill Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	31
Kindergarten	58
Grade 1	74
Grade 2	66
Grade 3	66
Grade 4	63
Grade 5	50

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Jeffers Hill Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	195	47.8%
Male	213	52.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)