Enrollment
528
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.4%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale
G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Aberdeen, Maryland, enrolling 528 students.
At 14.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Maryland median, within a few percentage points of the 14.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 528 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maryland median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 319 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #287, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (46%) and White (28%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 528 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Harford County Public Schools spends $15,192 per pupil, 26% below the Maryland average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Aberdeen's public schools, it stands alongside Bakerfield Elementary (460 students): G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.3:1 vs 13.5:1).
Harford County Public Schools also operates Edgewood High (1,440 students) and Aberdeen High (1,396 students) alongside G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale compares
G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,192
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harford County Public Schools, which includes G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale.
$15,192
Per student
-26%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.6%
State 35.4%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~528 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale a good school?
G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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