Joppatowne Elementary

501 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Joppatowne Elementary School, located in Joppa, Maryland, is a public school serving students in Harford County. As part of the Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) system, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal growth of its student body. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while providing foundational support in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic focus, Joppatowne Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student well-being. The school actively encourages parental engagement and maintains a collaborative culture between staff and families to support the social-emotional development of its students. By offering a variety of programs and resources, the school strives to create a supportive, welcoming atmosphere where children are encouraged to be curious, respectful, and dedicated learners within the Joppa community.

501

Total Students

39.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joppatowne Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	47
Black	150
Asian	7
Two or More	48
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
247 (49.3 %)
Black
150 (29.9 %)
Two or More
48 (9.6 %)
Hispanic
47 (9.4 %)
Asian
7 (1.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
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)612-1546
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	305
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 38

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 86