Enrollment
141
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 240039000703
Harford Academy at Campus Hills — Bel Air, MD
Federal NCES profile for Harford Academy at Campus Hills, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 89
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 1
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Harford County Public Schools · Maryland
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
2.8:1
vs 14.4:1 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Harford Academy at Campus Hills reports 141 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 51.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 2.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 81% below the Maryland state mean of 14.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 82% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 51.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 4% above the Maryland average and 1% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 141 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 39.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Harford County Public Schools spends $16,969 per pupil district-wide, below the Maryland average of $22,498 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 52.6% from local sources (property taxes), 35.4% from the state, and 12.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Harford Academy at Campus Hills compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Maryland state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2.8:1 | ▼ 81% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.1% | ▲ 4% | 49.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 141 | top 5% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
39.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,969
per pupil, district-wide
— below Maryland avg of $22,498
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
Enrollment 141 Top 5% in Maryland — larger than 95% of 1,383 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 51.0
Students per teacher 2.8:1 -81% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 51.1% +4% vs state
NCES ID 240039000703
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 141:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 39.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harford County Public Schools, which includes Harford Academy at Campus Hills.
$16,969
Per student
-25%
vs Maryland
Avg $22,498
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,341
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
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 17.6:1 students per teacher
Prospect Mill Elementary
Standard public school
579 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Bel Air Elementary
Standard public school
521 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Fountain Green Elementary
Standard public school
443 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
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 other 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 14.4:1 and 82% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Bel Air, MD.
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 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.