- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pylesville, MD
North Harford Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Harford Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240039001443
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Harford Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Maryland schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Pylesville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 27.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North Harford Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Harford Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pylesville, MD.
School address
District: Harford County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240039001443 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
North Harford Elementary held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.4 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 240039001443 · Pylesville, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 17:1 · 27.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Edgewood High (1,440 students)
North Harford Elementary held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.4 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
North Harford 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 424
North Harford Elementary
424 students
What this shows North Harford Elementary reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Harford Elementary compares
North Harford 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.7% | ▼ 43% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.7%
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
17:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in Maryland - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.8%
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 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.0%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.9, North Harford Elementary is less 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 North Harford Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aberdeen High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bel Air High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| C. Milton Wright High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Harford High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Harford 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
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 (~424 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Harford Elementary
How many students attend North Harford Elementary?
North Harford Elementary has 424 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pylesville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Harford Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Harford Elementary is 17:1, which is 17% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Harford Elementary?
27.7% of students at North Harford Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Harford Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Harford Elementary is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in Pylesville, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Harford Elementary?
North Harford Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 North Harford Elementary rank among public schools in Pylesville?
By Resource Investment Index, North Harford Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pylesville, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Harford County Public Schools?
Besides North Harford 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.