Holly Hall Elementary

Summary:

Holly Hall Elementary is a public elementary school in Elkton, Maryland, serving 436 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Cecil County Public Schools district, which is ranked 15 out of 25 in Maryland and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Holly Hall Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom half of Maryland elementary schools, with significantly lower performance on MCAP tests compared to the county and state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 12.5% of Holly Hall students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 19.2% in Charlestown Elementary and 24.1% statewide. In English Language Arts, 24.4% of Holly Hall students were proficient or better, compared to 44.8% in Cecil County and 48.4% statewide. The school also performs below the district and state averages on MCAP Science tests for 5th grade.

Holly Hall Elementary has a more diverse student population, with higher percentages of African American (18.35%) and Hispanic (18.58%) students, as well as a higher percentage of students from low-income families (74.08% receive free or reduced-price lunch). The school spends more per student ($17,298 in 2020-2021) compared to nearby schools, which range from $12,893 to $15,782 per student, and has a lower student-teacher ratio (14.1 in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 12.5 to 15.9 students per teacher. These factors suggest that Holly Hall Elementary may be serving a more disadvantaged population, which could contribute to the lower academic performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

233 White Hall Rd
Elkton, MD 21921

(410) 996-5050

District: Cecil County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
662^nd of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,151

Students who attend Holly Hall Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Bohemia Manor Middle
High:	Bohemia Manor High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 436

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.3%

Hispanic:

18.6%

African American:

18.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Holly Hall Elementary ranks worse than 77.1% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 16^th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Cecil County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.38. (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 Student population at Holly Hall Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (49.3%), Hispanic (18.6%), African American (18.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Holly Hall Elementary is 14.1, which is the 4^th best among 17 elementary schools in the Cecil County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Holly Hall Elementary employs 30.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Holly Hall Elementary is $17,151, which is the 5^th highest among 17 elementary schools in the Cecil County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Holly Hall Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Cecil County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cecil County Public Schools 15^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Holly Hall Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Holly Hall Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	62.62	353^rd	803	56.0%
2005	67.12	281^st	805	65.1%
2006	66.87	294^th	804	63.4%
2007	66.45	298^th	818	63.6%
2008	34.61	622^nd	838	25.8%
2009	37.68	597^th	850	29.8%
2010	52.11	472^nd	855	44.8%
2011	60.14	378^th	853	55.7%
2012	43.23	554^th	857	35.4%
2013	31.46	638^th	847	24.7%
2014	36.53	626^th	867	27.8%
2015	34.29	530^th	859	38.3%
2016	20.95	663^rd	845	21.5%
2017	32.02	543^rd	847	35.9%
2018	31.46	552^nd	857	35.6%
2019	36.05	494^th	853	42.1%
2021	22.64	580^th	802	27.7%
2022	24.69	634^th	862	26.5%
2023	16.44	706^th	855	17.4%
2024	19.38	662^nd	859	22.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Holly Hall Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	25.86	549^th	796	31.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Holly Hall Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	24.33	556^th	788	29.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Holly Hall Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	47.10	199^th	504	60.5%

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Rank History for White students at Holly Hall Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	16.37	458^th	528	13.3%

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Holly Hall Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	256	7	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	265
1990	267	9	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	282
1991	330	13	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	351
1992	319	16	4	8	1	n/a	n/a	348
1993	371	13	5	4	1	n/a	n/a	394
1994	382	10	5	9	1	n/a	n/a	407
1995	471	26	3	9	3	n/a	n/a	512
1996	471	26	3	9	3	n/a	n/a	512
1997	411	28	3	16	2	n/a	n/a	460
1998	436	39	4	17	1	n/a	n/a	497
1999	398	35	4	16	3	n/a	n/a	456
2000	391	26	4	23	2	n/a	n/a	446
2001	405	38	6	22	4	n/a	n/a	475
2002	399	58	9	21	3	n/a	n/a	490
2003	399	58	9	21	3	n/a	n/a	490
2004	403	85	16	24	3	n/a	n/a	531
2005	413	109	19	35	3	n/a	n/a	579
2006	409	114	15	46	3	n/a	n/a	587
2007	374	114	20	36	3	n/a	n/a	547
2008	396	109	23	46	3	n/a	n/a	577
2009	417	130	21	49	2	n/a	n/a	619
2010	389	144	20	47	2	n/a	n/a	602
2011	396	89	15	63	2	2	43	610
2012	443	82	14	60	0	1	33	633
2013	427	98	11	58	0	0	38	632
2014	411	85	9	64	0	0	56	625
2015	390	108	7	67	1	0	56	629
2016	388	119	7	67	1	0	68	650
2017	334	110	4	66	2	0	62	578
2018	301	108	2	50	3	0	48	512
2019	276	85	3	55	2	1	48	470
2020	246	77	3	59	2	0	43	430
2021	217	66	4	59	2	0	42	390
2022	200	79	4	65	0	1	61	410
2023	215	80	4	81	0	1	55	436

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 Holly Hall Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	265	15.8	16.7	n/a
1990	282	16.1	17.5	21.3
1991	351	16.4	21.4	22.2
1992	348	22.3	15.6	28.7
1993	394	22.1	17.8	25.4
1994	407	24.7	16.5	37.3
1995	512	28.2	18.2	36.9
1996	512	28.2	18.2	36.9
1997	460	26.9	17.1	42.2
1998	497	28.5	17.4	31.4
1999	456	28.6	15.9	36.6
2000	446	29.0	15.4	35.4
2001	475	28.4	16.7	32.4
2002	490	30.0	16.3	34.9
2003	490	30.0	16.3	34.9
2004	531	29.5	18.0	37.7
2005	579	33.0	17.5	46.3
2006	587	36.0	16.3	46
2007	547	36.3	15.1	43.3
2008	577	35.3	16.3	41.6
2009	619	37.8	16.4	47.8
2010	602	37.4	16.1	52.3
2011	610	38.0	16.0	58
2012	633	41.2	15.3	59.2
2013	632	40.9	15.4	59.3
2014	625	41.9	14.9	62.2
2015	629	42.0	14.9	63.4
2016	650	39.0	16.6	67.4
2017	578	39.5	14.6	66.6
2018	512	37.0	13.8	100
2019	470	35.0	13.4	100
2020	430	30.6	14.0	57
2021	390	31.9	12.2	57.7
2022	410	28.9	14.1	51.2
2023	436	30.9	14.1	74.1

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 Holly Hall Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	265	15.8	16.7	n/a
1990	282	16.1	17.5	21.3
1991	351	16.4	21.4	22.2
1992	348	22.3	15.6	28.7
1993	394	22.1	17.8	25.4
1994	407	24.7	16.5	37.3
1995	512	28.2	18.2	36.9
1996	512	28.2	18.2	36.9
1997	460	26.9	17.1	42.2
1998	497	28.5	17.4	31.4
1999	456	28.6	15.9	36.6
2000	446	29.0	15.4	35.4
2001	475	28.4	16.7	32.4
2002	490	30.0	16.3	34.9
2003	490	30.0	16.3	34.9
2004	531	29.5	18.0	37.7
2005	579	33.0	17.5	46.3
2006	587	36.0	16.3	46
2007	547	36.3	15.1	43.3
2008	577	35.3	16.3	41.6
2009	619	37.8	16.4	47.8
2010	602	37.4	16.1	52.3
2011	610	38.0	16.0	58
2012	633	41.2	15.3	59.2
2013	632	40.9	15.4	59.3
2014	625	41.9	14.9	62.2
2015	629	42.0	14.9	63.4
2016	650	39.0	16.6	67.4
2017	578	39.5	14.6	66.6
2018	512	37.0	13.8	100
2019	470	35.0	13.4	100
2020	430	30.6	14.0	57
2021	390	31.9	12.2	57.7
2022	410	28.9	14.1	51.2
2023	436	30.9	14.1	74.1

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 Holly Hall Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,351 (14.0%)	$14,483 (86.0%)	$16,834
2020	$2,055 (12.9%)	$13,827 (87.1%)	$15,882
2021	$2,360 (13.6%)	$14,938 (86.4%)	$17,298
2022	$3,378 (19.6%)	$13,847 (80.4%)	$17,225
2023	$3,168 (18.5%)	$13,983 (81.5%)	$17,151

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Holly Hall Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 494^th of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 706^th of 855 Elementary schools	24.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	470	436	7.2%
African American	85	80	5.9%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	3	4	33.3%
Hispanic	55	81	47.3%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	276	215	22.1%
Two or More Races	48	55	14.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	74.1%	25.9%

Schools Near Holly Hall 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 All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Holly Hall Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	233 White Hall Rd	Elkton	21921	Cecil County	Cecil County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 996-5050	436	31	14.1	74.1%	215 (49.3%)	80 (18.3%)	81 (18.6%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	55 (12.6%)	19.4	662^nd of 859 public elementary schools	22.9%		16.4	706^th of 855 public elementary schools	17.4%	44	23.2	6.5	8.6	12.5	23.2	22.6	27.6	24.4	21.7	$17,151	$3,168	$13,983
Thomson Estates Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	203 E Thomson Dr	Elkton	21921	Cecil County	Cecil County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 996-5080	481	35	13.9	72.8%	226 (47.0%)	104 (21.6%)	73 (15.2%)	7 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (14.6%)	22.4	614^th of 859 public elementary schools	28.5%		20.6	650^th of 855 public elementary schools	24.0%	36	10.0	15.0	12.7	12.4	13.0	32.1	48.6	31.3	12.7	$17,055	$3,036	$14,019
Gilpin Manor Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	203 Newark Ave	Elkton	21921	Cecil County	Cecil County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 996-5040	477	32	14.9	78.2%	197 (41.3%)	143 (30.0%)	73 (15.3%)	7 (1.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (11.5%)	17.5	683^rd of 859 public elementary schools	20.5%		15.9	721^st of 855 public elementary schools	15.7%	38	29.0	18.8	5.3	17.3	27.9	30.2	13.3	23.3	5.4	$17,091	$3,032	$14,059
Cecil Manor Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	971 Elk Mills Rd	Elkton	21921	Cecil County	Cecil County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 996-5090	424	34	12.5	64.9%	161 (38.0%)	128 (30.2%)	67 (15.8%)	9 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (13.9%)	21.3	632^nd of 859 public elementary schools	26.4%		23.8	612^th of 855 public elementary schools	28.4%	20	11.1	13.6	20.0	14.7	27.9	37.3	30.9	32.0	8.9	$19,088	$3,417	$15,671
Leeds Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	615 Deaver Rd	Elkton	21921	Cecil County	Cecil County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 996-5070	334	23	14.8	56.3%	282 (84.4%)	7 (2.1%)	21 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.9%)	58.3	316^th of 859 public elementary schools	63.2%		41	445^th of 855 public elementary schools	48.0%	129	42.6	34.1	36.7	37.9	48.9	61.4	44.9	51.4	26.0	$15,897	$2,623	$13,274
Elk Neck Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	41 Racine School Rd	Elkton	21921	Cecil County	Cecil County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 996-5030	404	28	14.6	47.3%	343 (84.9%)	16 (4.0%)	20 (5.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (5.4%)	48.3	391^st of 859 public elementary schools	54.5%		47	388^th of 855 public elementary schools	54.6%	3	31.7	30.1	31.0	30.9	28.6	42.5	50.0	41.4	33.3	$15,148	$2,567	$12,581
Chesapeake City Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2801 Augustine Herman Hwy	Chesapeake City	21915	Cecil County	Cecil County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 885-2085	379	24	15.9	44.6%	310 (81.8%)	12 (3.2%)	29 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.4%)	56.9	322^nd of 859 public elementary schools	62.5%		52.4	354^th of 855 public elementary schools	58.6%	32	37.7	39.1	34.8	37.2	41.5	62.5	48.5	51.4	23.9	$15,314	$1,814	$13,500
Kenmore Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2475 Singerly Rd	Elkton	21921	Cecil County	Cecil County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 996-5060	286	20	14.4	41.6%	228 (79.7%)	15 (5.2%)	26 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.9%)	62.8	292^nd of 859 public elementary schools	66.0%		68.2	251^st of 855 public elementary schools	70.6%	41	47.8	33.3	34.2	39.3	67.4	51.5	39.5	53.8	34.2	$16,100	$2,076	$14,024
North East Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	301 Thomas Ave	North East	21901	Cecil County	Cecil County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 996-6220	592	37	15.8	68.9%	356 (60.1%)	95 (16.0%)	67 (11.3%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (11.1%)	25	586^th of 859 public elementary schools	31.8%		29.7	549^th of 855 public elementary schools	35.8%	37	27.7	19.6	14.4	20.2	24.1	42.2	28.1	32.0	11.3	$15,206	$2,754	$12,452
Bay View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	910 North East Rd	North East	21901	Cecil County	Cecil County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 996-6230	468	31	14.9	65.4%	325 (69.4%)	39 (8.3%)	41 (8.8%)	8 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (11.8%)	27.4	557^th of 859 public elementary schools	35.2%		29.2	554^th of 855 public elementary schools	35.2%	3	16.7	15.5	19.4	17.3	33.3	36.2	33.3	34.2	20.0	$15,711	$2,938	$12,773

Frequently Asked Questions about Holly Hall Elementary

What district is Holly Hall Elementary in?

Cecil County Public Schools

How many students attend Holly Hall Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 436 students attended Holly Hall Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Holly Hall Elementary attend?

Students who attend Holly Hall Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bohemia Manor Middle
High : Bohemia Manor High

What is the racial makeup of Holly Hall Elementary?

Students at Holly Hall Elementary are 49% White, 19% Hispanic, 18% African American, 13% Two or more races.

Is Holly Hall Elementary a good school?

Holly Hall Elementary ranks in the bottom 22.9% of Maryland elementary schools.

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