Harford Heights Elementary

Summary:

Harford Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Baltimore, Maryland, serving 419 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools district, which is ranked 24th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Harford Heights Elementary stands out from nearby schools in several key ways. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (95.47%) compared to surrounding schools, which range from 76.12% to 97.52% African American. Academically, Harford Heights consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Maryland elementary schools, with performance on state tests well below the state and district averages in both math and English language arts. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 89.84% to 92.12% over the past three years, significantly higher than the 78.49% to 90.78% range at nearby schools.

While Harford Heights Elementary spends between $17,099 and $18,706 per student, which is higher than some nearby schools but lower than others, it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.8 to 15.4. This suggests that factors beyond just staffing and resources may be contributing to the school's struggles to provide a high-quality education to its students. Addressing the challenges at Harford Heights will likely require a multifaceted approach that addresses both academic and non-academic factors impacting student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1919 N Broadway Street
       Baltimore, MD  21213


(410) 396-9341

District: Baltimore City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
781st of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,577 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  419

Racial breakdown:

African American:
95.5%
Hispanic:
2.6%
Two or more races:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Harford Heights Elementary ranks worse than 90.9% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 61st among 101 ranked elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.32. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (95.5%), Hispanic (2.6%), two or more races (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harford Heights Elementary is 12.8, which is the 19th best among 101 elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Harford Heights Elementary employs 32.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harford Heights Elementary is $23,577, which is the 37th highest among 101 elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Harford Heights Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Baltimore City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Baltimore City Public Schools 24th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Harford Heights Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 88.03 10th 803 98.8%
2005 90.52 12th 805 98.5%
2006 88.63 30th 804 96.3%
2007 89.50 22nd 818 97.3%
2008 8.98 810th 838 3.3%
2009 1.32 848th 850 0.2%
2010 0.76 854th 855 0.1%
2011 6.74 819th 853 4.0%
2012 1.74 844th 857 1.5%
2013 2.81 833rd 847 1.7%
2014 0.73 864th 867 0.3%
2018 9.58 805th 857 6.1%
2019 13.01 760th 853 10.9%
2022 10.77 822nd 862 4.6%
2023 17.74 686th 855 19.8%
2024 12.32 781st 859 9.1%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Harford Heights Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 2 681 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 687
2001 0 515 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2002 1 418 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 421
2003 1 418 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 421
2004 2 380 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 384
2005 2 353 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 357
2006 0 280 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 281
2007 0 302 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2008 3 310 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 315
2009 3 687 1 0 5 n/a n/a 0 696
2010 3 640 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 646
2011 3 653 0 0 3 0 0 0 659
2012 2 624 0 1 1 0 0 0 628
2013 1 610 0 2 1 0 0 0 614
2014 2 591 1 2 1 0 0 0 597
2015 3 574 0 6 1 0 0 0 584
2016 5 567 0 3 0 0 1 0 576
2017 5 444 0 1 0 0 0 0 450
2018 3 418 0 5 0 0 2 0 428
2019 1 398 0 7 0 0 1 0 407
2020 3 417 0 10 0 0 1 0 431
2021 2 385 0 9 0 0 1 0 397
2022 0 421 0 10 0 0 2 0 433
2023 1 400 1 11 1 0 5 0 419

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Harford Heights Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 687 37.0 18.6 96.1
2001 517 37.0 14.0 96.7
2002 421 32.0 13.2 88.4
2003 421 32.0 13.2 88.4
2004 384 27.0 14.2 90.9
2005 357 20.0 17.9 96.1
2006 281 19.0 14.8 89.7
2007 304 20.5 14.8 90.1
2008 315 20.0 15.8 94.9
2009 696 40.5 17.2 93.4
2010 646 38.0 17.0 97.4
2011 659 41.0 16.0 97.6
2012 628 36.5 17.2 98.2
2013 614 39.0 15.7 98.9
2014 597 36.0 16.5 99.2
2015 584 34.0 17.1 99.5
2016 576 34.0 16.9 100
2017 450 30.5 14.7 100
2018 428 27.0 15.8 100
2019 407 27.0 15.0 100
2020 431 27.0 15.9 72.6
2021 397 27.5 14.4 91.7
2022 433 28.0 15.4 89.8
2023 419 32.5 12.8 92.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Harford Heights Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 687 37.0 18.6 96.1
2001 517 37.0 14.0 96.7
2002 421 32.0 13.2 88.4
2003 421 32.0 13.2 88.4
2004 384 27.0 14.2 90.9
2005 357 20.0 17.9 96.1
2006 281 19.0 14.8 89.7
2007 304 20.5 14.8 90.1
2008 315 20.0 15.8 94.9
2009 696 40.5 17.2 93.4
2010 646 38.0 17.0 97.4
2011 659 41.0 16.0 97.6
2012 628 36.5 17.2 98.2
2013 614 39.0 15.7 98.9
2014 597 36.0 16.5 99.2
2015 584 34.0 17.1 99.5
2016 576 34.0 16.9 100
2017 450 30.5 14.7 100
2018 428 27.0 15.8 100
2019 407 27.0 15.0 100
2020 431 27.0 15.9 72.6
2021 397 27.5 14.4 91.7
2022 433 28.0 15.4 89.8
2023 419 32.5 12.8 92.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Harford Heights Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $5,320 (28.6%) $13,284 (71.4%) $18,603
2020 $4,121 (24.1%) $12,978 (75.9%) $17,099
2021 $4,201 (22.5%) $14,505 (77.5%) $18,706
2022 $4,486 (24.4%) $13,904 (75.6%) $18,390
2023 $1,365 (5.8%) $22,212 (94.2%) $23,577

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harford Heights Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 760th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 686th of 855 Elementary schools
 8.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students407419
 2.9%
African American398400
 0.5%
American Indian01
Asian01
Hispanic711
 57.1%
Pacific Islander00
White11
Two or More Races15
 400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%92.1%
 7.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Harford Heights Elementary

Harford Heights Elementary ranks in the bottom 9.1% of Maryland elementary schools.

Students at Harford Heights Elementary are 95% African American, 3% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 419 students attended Harford Heights Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

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