Hilltop Elementary

535 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hilltop Elementary School, located at 415 Melrose Ave in Glen Burnie, Maryland, serves as a local educational hub within the Anne Arundel County Public Schools system. The school provides foundational academic instruction for students in the surrounding Glen Burnie community, fostering an environment focused on literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. As a neighborhood school, it plays a central role in the lives of local families, emphasizing a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and educators to build a strong base for future academic success.

Beyond its core curriculum, Hilltop Elementary is integrated into the broader Glen Burnie area, often serving as a focal point for community engagement and parent involvement. The school typically offers various resources and programs designed to accommodate the diverse needs of its student population, aiming to provide a safe and structured learning space. By maintaining close ties with the local community, Hilltop strives to nurture a sense of belonging while preparing its young students to transition successfully to middle school.

535

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hilltop Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	106
Hispanic	177
Black	192
Asian	24
Two or More	33
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
192 (35.9 %)
Hispanic
177 (33.1 %)
White
106 (19.8 %)
Two or More
33 (6.2 %)
Asian
24 (4.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
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:	Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)424-2400
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	535
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	367
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 95

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hilltop Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	91
Grade 1	82
Grade 2	75
Grade 3	84
Grade 4	108
Grade 5	95

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hilltop Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	254	47.5%
Male	281	52.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)