Enrollment
141
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bel Air, MD
Harford Academy at Campus Hills
Federal NCES profile for Harford Academy at Campus Hills, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240039000703
👥 S:T ratio 89
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harford Academy at Campus Hills earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Maryland.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Bel Air · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 2.8:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 51.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Harford Academy at Campus Hills has class sizes smaller than 99% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harford Academy at Campus Hills ranks #3 of 5 schools in Bel Air, MD.
School address
District: Harford County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240039000703 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
2.8:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-81% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.1%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harford Academy at Campus Hills compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harford Academy at Campus Hills
Harford Academy at Campus Hills is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Bel Air, Maryland, enrolling 141 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 2.8:1, Harford Academy at Campus Hills is leaner than roughly 99% of Maryland schools and 81% under the state's 14.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.1% lands close to the Maryland typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Maryland schools, with 141 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 20 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #10.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and African American (30%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 141 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.7% 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 Bel Air's public schools, it stands alongside Homestead/Wakefield Elementary (1,071 students): Harford Academy at Campus Hills is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (2.8:1 vs 17.9:1).
Harford County Public Schools also operates Edgewood High (1,440 students) and Aberdeen High (1,396 students) alongside Harford Academy at Campus Hills.
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 Harford Academy at Campus Hills compares
Harford Academy at Campus Hills on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2.8:1 | ▼ 81% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.1% | ▲ 4% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 141 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.8:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
141
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
2.8:1
students per teacher
- 81% below state mean
Top 1% in Maryland - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.7%
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 141 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
White 45.4%
African American 29.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 5.7%
Largest group: White at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Harford Academy at Campus Hills is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harford County Public Schools, which includes Harford Academy at Campus Hills.
$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 Harford Academy at Campus Hills Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aberdeen High | Larger | Similar 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 Harford Academy at Campus Hills'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 Bel Air
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Homestead/Wakefield Elementary
Standard public school
1,071 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Prospect Mill Elementary
Standard public school
579 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Bel Air Elementary
Standard public school
521 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Fountain Green Elementary
Standard public school
443 students 13.8:1 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 (~141 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~2.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Harford Academy at Campus Hills
How many students attend Harford Academy at Campus Hills?
Harford Academy at Campus Hills has 141 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Bel Air, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harford Academy at Campus Hills?
The student-teacher ratio at Harford Academy at Campus Hills is 2.8:1, which is 81% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 82% 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 Harford Academy at Campus Hills?
51.1% of students at Harford Academy at Campus Hills are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harford Academy at Campus Hills?
The largest demographic group at Harford Academy at Campus Hills is White at 45.4% of enrollment, in Bel Air, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harford Academy at Campus Hills?
Harford Academy at Campus Hills has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Harford Academy at Campus Hills rank among schools in Bel Air?
By Resource Investment Index, Harford Academy at Campus Hills ranks #3 of 5 schools in Bel Air, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bel Air on the city page.
Is Harford Academy at Campus Hills a good school?
Harford Academy at Campus Hills earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Maryland. 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 Harford Academy at Campus Hills, 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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