- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aberdeen, MD
Halls Cross Roads Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Halls Cross Roads Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240039000693
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Halls Cross Roads Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Maryland schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Aberdeen · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 85.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Halls Cross Roads Elementary has class sizes smaller than 87% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Halls Cross Roads Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Aberdeen, MD.
School address
District: Harford County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240039000693 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Halls Cross Roads Elementary held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 240039000693 · Aberdeen, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 11.2:1 · 85.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Edgewood High (1,440 students)
Halls Cross Roads Elementary held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Halls Cross Roads Elementary 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 425
Halls Cross Roads Elementary
425 students
What this shows Halls Cross Roads Elementary reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Halls Cross Roads Elementary compares
Halls Cross Roads Elementary 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.9% | ▲ 75% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 13% in Maryland - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.0%
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 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 44.9%
White 21.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
Two or More 12.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Halls Cross Roads Elementary 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 Halls Cross Roads Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aberdeen High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bel Air High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C. Milton Wright High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Harford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Halls Cross Roads Elementary'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.
G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale
Standard public school
528 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Bakerfield Elementary
Standard public school
460 students 13.5:1 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 (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about Halls Cross Roads Elementary
How many students attend Halls Cross Roads Elementary?
Halls Cross Roads Elementary has 425 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aberdeen, MD. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 443 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Halls Cross Roads Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Halls Cross Roads Elementary is 11.2:1, which is 23% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 29% 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 Halls Cross Roads Elementary?
85.9% of students at Halls Cross Roads Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Halls Cross Roads Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Halls Cross Roads Elementary is African American at 44.9% of enrollment, in Aberdeen, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Halls Cross Roads Elementary?
Halls Cross Roads Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Halls Cross Roads Elementary rank among schools in Aberdeen?
By Resource Investment Index, Halls Cross Roads Elementary ranks #4 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 Halls Cross Roads Elementary, 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.