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:
781^st of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,577

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 419

Racial breakdown:

African American:

95.5%

Hispanic:

2.6%

Two or more races:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 92.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Harford Heights Elementary ranks worse than 90.9% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 61^st among 101 ranked elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.32. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (95.5%), Hispanic (2.6%), two or more races (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 92.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harford Heights Elementary is 12.8, which is the 19^th best among 101 elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Harford Heights Elementary employs 32.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harford Heights Elementary is $23,577, which is the 37^th 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 24^th 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
2004	88.03	10^th	803	98.8%
2005	90.52	12^th	805	98.5%
2006	88.63	30^th	804	96.3%
2007	89.50	22^nd	818	97.3%
2008	8.98	810^th	838	3.3%
2009	1.32	848^th	850	0.2%
2010	0.76	854^th	855	0.1%
2011	6.74	819^th	853	4.0%
2012	1.74	844^th	857	1.5%
2013	2.81	833^rd	847	1.7%
2014	0.73	864^th	867	0.3%
2018	9.58	805^th	857	6.1%
2019	13.01	760^th	853	10.9%
2022	10.77	822^nd	862	4.6%
2023	17.74	686^th	855	19.8%
2024	12.32	781^st	859	9.1%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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	Total
2000	2	681	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	687
2001	0	515	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	517
2002	1	418	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	421
2003	1	418	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	421
2004	2	380	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	384
2005	2	353	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	357
2006	0	280	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	281
2007	0	302	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	304
2008	3	310	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	315
2009	3	687	1	0	5	n/a	n/a	696
2010	3	640	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	646
2011	3	653	0	0	3	0	0	659
2012	2	624	0	1	1	0	0	628
2013	1	610	0	2	1	0	0	614
2014	2	591	1	2	1	0	0	597
2015	3	574	0	6	1	0	0	584
2016	5	567	0	3	0	0	1	576
2017	5	444	0	1	0	0	0	450
2018	3	418	0	5	0	0	2	428
2019	1	398	0	7	0	0	1	407
2020	3	417	0	10	0	0	1	431
2021	2	385	0	9	0	0	1	397
2022	0	421	0	10	0	0	2	433
2023	1	400	1	11	1	0	5	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Harford Heights Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	407	419	2.9%
African American	398	400	0.5%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	7	11	57.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	1
Two or More Races	1	5	400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	92.1%	7.9%

Schools Near Harford Heights Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)					MCAP English Language Arts (2024)							MCAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Harford Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1919 N Broadway Street	Baltimore	21213	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-9341	419	33	12.8	92.1%	1 (0.2%)	400 (95.5%)	11 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	12.3	781^st of 859 public elementary schools	9.1%		17.7	686^th of 855 public elementary schools	19.8%	95	22.6	10.8	7.0		13.0	24.5	16.9	8.8				16.6		$23,577	$1,365	$22,212
Dr. Bernard Harris Senior Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1400 N Caroline Street	Baltimore	21213	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-1452	282	10	28.2	90.8%	0 (0.0%)	275 (97.5%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)								(n/a)								5.3						$20,908	$1,652	$19,256
Collington Square Elementary/Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	1409 N Collington Avenue	Baltimore	21213	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-9198	203	15	13.5	90.1%	3 (1.5%)	195 (96.1%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	7.3	844^th of 859 public elementary schools	1.7%		5.2	852^nd of 855 public elementary schools	0.4%	8	18.2					9.1			12.1	11.4	20.0	11.1		$26,156	$2,504	$23,652
Cecil Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2000 Cecil Avenue	Baltimore	21218	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-6385	310	22	14.0	85.2%	1 (0.3%)	290 (93.5%)	9 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.6%)	6.3	853^rd of 859 public elementary schools	0.7%		7.4	834^th of 855 public elementary schools	2.5%	19	8.5					10.6		10.0				8.2		$22,768	$2,251	$20,517
Lakewood Elementary	Public	PK-K	2625 Federal Street	Baltimore	21213	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-9158	93	9	10.3	78.5%	1 (1.1%)	74 (79.6%)	16 (17.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)								(n/a)														$45,123	$3,709	$41,414
Abbottston Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1300 Gorsuch Avenue	Baltimore	21218	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(443) 984-2685	346	22	15.7	80.3%	6 (1.7%)	300 (86.7%)	34 (9.8%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	8.2	837^th of 859 public elementary schools	2.6%		9.9	812^th of 855 public elementary schools	5.0%	25	11.6				5.6	16.3		10.2				9.9		$23,208	$2,422	$20,786
Johnston Square Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1101 Valley Street	Baltimore	21202	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-1477	277	19	14.9	90.3%	0 (0.0%)	267 (96.4%)	7 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)								(n/a)	8.2						9.5							$21,065	$2,182	$18,883
Elmer A. Henderson: A Johns Hopkins Partnership	Public	PK, KG-8	2100 Ashland Avenue	Baltimore	21205	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(443) 642-2060	642	38	16.8	80.5%	5 (0.8%)	620 (96.6%)	10 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.8%)	10.5	811^th of 859 public elementary schools	5.6%		16.4	708^th of 855 public elementary schools	17.2%	103	14.8	8.6	5.6	6.6	6.4	17.7	25.7	15.5	14.3	42.6	31.7	24.0	6.3	$22,673	$1,256	$21,417
Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle	Public	K-8	2710 E Hoffman Street	Baltimore	21213	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-9161	693	45	15.4	83.4%	15 (2.2%)	566 (81.7%)	95 (13.7%)	10 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	10.6	810^th of 859 public elementary schools	5.7%		7.2	836^th of 855 public elementary schools	2.2%	26	10.9					12.9	15.7	8.8	29.2	26.8	22.9	20.3		$21,884	$1,563	$20,320
Dallas F. Nicholas Senior Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	201 E 21st Street	Baltimore	21218	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-4525	201	18	11.1	83.6%	4 (2.0%)	153 (76.1%)	27 (13.4%)	3 (1.5%)	2 (1.0%)	10 (5.0%)	2 (1.0%)	10.2	815^th of 859 public elementary schools	5.1%					(n/a)		10.7	10.3		9.1	10.0		10.7				8.0		$30,863	$3,919	$26,944

Frequently Asked Questions about Harford Heights Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Harford Heights Elementary?

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

How many students attend Harford Heights Elementary?

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

What district is Harford Heights Elementary in?

Baltimore City Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Harford Heights Elementary attend?

Students who attend Harford Heights Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Booker T. Washington Middle
Middle : Stadium School
Middle : The Crossroads School
Middle : Vanguard Collegiate Middle
High : Academy for College and Career Exploration
High : Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Visual Arts
High : Baltimore City College
High : Baltimore Design School
High : Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women
High : Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
High : Baltimore School for the Arts
High : Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove
High : Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy West
High : Carver Vocational-Technical High
High : City Neighbors High
High : ConneXions: A Community Based Arts School
High : Coppin Academy
High : Digital Harbor High School
High : Edmondson-Westside High
High : Forest Park High
High : Frederick Douglass High
High : Green Street Academy
High : Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High
High : National Academy Foundation
High : Patterson High
High : Paul Laurence Dunbar High
High : Reginald F. Lewis High
High : Renaissance Academy
High : The Reach! Partnership School
High : Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy
High : Western High

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