Enrollment
677
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 240042000856
Hollifield Station Elementary — Ellicott City, MD
Federal NCES profile for Hollifield Station Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 37
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: Howard 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)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Maryland avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.0%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hollifield Station Elementary 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
Hollifield Station Elementary reports 677 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 52.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% 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 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 28.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 43% below the Maryland average and 46% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 451 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 25.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Howard County Public Schools spends $20,893 per pupil district-wide, below the Maryland average of $22,498 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 62.7% from local sources (property taxes), 29.5% from the state, and 7.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Hollifield Station 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 43% | 49.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 677 | top 68% | — | — |
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
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 43% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
— 2% below state mean
Top 41% in Maryland — lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$20,893
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 451 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 677 Top 68% in Maryland — larger than 32% of 1,383 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 52.0
Students per teacher 14.1:1 -2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 28.0% -43% vs state
NCES ID 240042000856
Student demographics
Asian 42.1%
White 21.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
African American 14.3%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 42.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.5
Students per counselor 451:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 25.3%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Howard County Public Schools, which includes Hollifield Station Elementary.
$20,893
Per student
-7%
vs Maryland
Avg $22,498
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 62.7%
State 29.5%
Federal 7.7%
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
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 1,597
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,493
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
Similar elementary schools in Ellicott City
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Northfield Elementary
Standard public school
764 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Manor Woods Elementary
Standard public school
697 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
St. Johns Lane Elementary
Standard public school
636 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Triadelphia Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
619 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Hollifield Station Elementary
How many students attend Hollifield Station Elementary?
Hollifield Station Elementary has 677 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Ellicott City, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hollifield Station Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hollifield Station Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Maryland average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 Hollifield Station Elementary?
28.0% of students at Hollifield Station Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hollifield Station Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hollifield Station Elementary is Asian at 42.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Ellicott City, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hollifield Station Elementary?
Hollifield Station Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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.