- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aberdeen, MD
G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale
Federal NCES profile for G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240039000700
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Aberdeen · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 65.4%
- free-lunch eligible
G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale ranks #5 of 5 schools in Aberdeen, MD.
School address
District: Harford County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240039000700 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.1 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 240039000700 · Aberdeen, MD Other · MID · TRAD
528 enr · 14.3:1 · 65.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Edgewood High (1,440 students)
G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.1 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edgewood High
Edgewood High
1,440 students
- Aberdeen High
Aberdeen High
1,396 students
- Bel Air High
Bel Air High
1,341 students
- C. Milton Wrig
C. Milton Wright High
1,291 students
- North Harford
North Harford High
1,204 students
- This school 528
G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale
528 students
What this shows G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale reports 528 students on the CCD universe file.
How G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale compares
G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.4% | ▲ 33% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 47% in Maryland - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,493
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 528 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 46.2%
White 27.5%
Two or More 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harford County Public Schools reports $17,493 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aberdeen High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bel Air High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| C. Milton Wright High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Harford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,341
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Aberdeen
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bakerfield Elementary
Standard public school
460 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Halls Cross Roads Elementary
Standard public school
425 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Swan Creek School
Standard public school
368 students 7.7:1 students per teacher
Center for Educational Opportunity
Alternative education program
122 students 6.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~528 students)
Frequently asked questions about G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale
How many students attend G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale?
G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale has 528 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aberdeen, MD. CCD year-over-year: 503 (2022-23) → 516 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale?
The student-teacher ratio at G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale is 14.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale?
65.4% of students at G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale?
The largest demographic group at G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale is African American at 46.2% of enrollment, in Aberdeen, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale?
G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale rank among schools in Aberdeen?
By Resource Investment Index, G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale ranks #5 of 5 schools in Aberdeen, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Aberdeen on the city page.
What other schools are in Harford County Public Schools?
Besides G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale, Harford County Public Schools also operates Edgewood High (1,440 students), Aberdeen High (1,396 students), and Bel Air High (1,341 students). See the Harford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.