Enrollment
521
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 240006000081
Hilltop Elementary — Glen Burnie, MD
Federal NCES profile for Hilltop Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
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: Anne Arundel 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)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Maryland avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.5%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hilltop Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hilltop Elementary reports 521 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 46.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 19% 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 27% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 75.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 54% above the Maryland average and 46% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 261 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 45.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Anne Arundel County Public Schools spends $19,959 per pupil district-wide, below the Maryland average of $22,498 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 56.4% from local sources (property taxes), 32.3% from the state, and 11.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Hilltop Elementary 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.5% | ▲ 54% | 49.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 49% | — | — |
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
75.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 54% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
— 19% below state mean
Top 13% in Maryland — lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
45.9%
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
$19,959
per pupil, district-wide
— below Maryland avg of $22,498
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 261 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 521 Top 49% in Maryland — larger than 51% of 1,383 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 46.0
Students per teacher 11.6:1 -19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 75.5% +54% vs state
NCES ID 240006000081
Student demographics
African American 35.9%
Hispanic or Latino 30.1%
White 21.9%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 35.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 261:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 45.9%
In-school suspensions 25
Out-of-school suspensions 15
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anne Arundel County Public Schools, which includes Hilltop Elementary.
$19,959
Per student
-11%
vs Maryland
Avg $22,498
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 56.4%
State 32.3%
Federal 11.4%
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
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 2,161
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 2,143
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Hilltop Elementary
How many students attend Hilltop Elementary?
Hilltop Elementary has 521 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Glen Burnie, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilltop Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilltop Elementary is 11.6:1, which is 19% lower than the Maryland average of 14.4:1 and 27% 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 Hilltop Elementary?
75.5% of students at Hilltop Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hilltop Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hilltop Elementary is African American at 35.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Glen Burnie, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hilltop Elementary?
Hilltop Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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.