Roye-Williams Elementary

Summary:

Roye-Williams Elementary is a public elementary school in Havre De Grace, Maryland, serving 442 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Harford County Public Schools district, which is ranked 9 out of 25 in Maryland, Roye-Williams stands out for its diverse student population and strong academic performance in certain areas.

Compared to nearby schools like Churchville Elementary and Meadowvale Elementary, Roye-Williams has a more racially diverse student body, with 37.33% White, 23.08% African American, 25.57% Hispanic, and 12.22% two or more races. Academically, the school's performance on state assessments is generally on par with or slightly below the county and state averages, but its African American and low socioeconomic status student subgroups have shown particularly strong results, ranking among the top elementary schools in Maryland.

While Roye-Williams faces some challenges, such as declining enrollment and lower performance in its military-connected student subgroup, the school also has strengths, including high per-student spending and exceptional 4th grade English Language Arts scores that outpaced the county and state. By continuing to monitor and address areas of concern, Roye-Williams Elementary can build on its successes and provide a well-rounded educational experience for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 201 Oakington Rd
       Havre De Grace, MD  21078-2199


(410) 273-5536

District: Harford County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
312th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,629 Help


Students who attend Roye-Williams Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Aberdeen Middle
High:    Aberdeen High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  442

Racial breakdown:

White:
37.3%
Hispanic:
25.6%
African American:
23.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Roye-Williams Elementary ranks better than 63.7% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 21st among 33 ranked elementary schools in the Harford County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.06. (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 Student population at Roye-Williams Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (37.3%), Hispanic (25.6%), African American (23.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Roye-Williams Elementary is 12.2, which is the 5th best among 33 elementary schools in the Harford County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Roye-Williams Elementary is $19,629, which is the 5th highest among 33 elementary schools in the Harford County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Roye-Williams Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Harford County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Harford County Public Schools 9th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Roye-Williams Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Roye-Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 59.08 393rd 803 51.1%
2005 62.53 342nd 805 57.5%
2006 65.56 304th 804 62.2%
2007 67.87 277th 818 66.1%
2008 61.58 363rd 838 56.7%
2009 61.84 367th 850 56.8%
2010 63.03 358th 855 58.1%
2011 67.62 282nd 853 66.9%
2012 45.58 530th 857 38.2%
2013 63.31 331st 847 60.9%
2014 59.22 407th 867 53.1%
2015 65.79 276th 859 67.9%
2016 52.21 372nd 845 56.0%
2017 35.94 507th 847 40.1%
2018 31.79 548th 857 36.1%
2019 31.88 530th 853 37.9%
2021 36.68 396th 802 50.6%
2022 47.04 421st 862 51.2%
2023 50.26 366th 855 57.2%
2024 59.06 312th 859 63.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Roye-Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.35 84th 546 84.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Roye-Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.05 340th 796 57.3%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Roye-Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.96 20th 23 13.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Roye-Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.55 504th 788 36.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Roye-Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.73 141st 504 72.0%
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Rank History for White students at Roye-Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.77 419th 528 20.6%
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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.

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by a parent
Wednesday, January 3, 2018

Open Quote This is the WORST place to send your child! We left Roye -Williams in the firs 2 months of 1st grade and my Student was behind in ALL areas as well as emotional development. His Teacher was rude, dismissive and did not offer any suggestions as to how we could get our child on track. She was unprofessional in all areas, she looked like she spent the night in a duffel bag and when asked very pointed questions about the classroom she became nervous and didn't have answers and would then have the Assistant Principle step in who would then spend 45 mins talking about her son and her "ideas" that where not "official recommendations" but would never address your questions or the needs of YOUR child! So frustrating! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Open Quote Excellent school !! Close Quote


by a parent on FaceBook
Saturday, November 20, 2010

Open Quote This school is the APG Elementary. Our child attended Roye-Williams Elementary for 2 years. This school does not have any Holiday Celebration/Shows. Parents are sent home different papers every month to donate, raise, or sale items to make money for the school. There are bullies within this school. The school nurse is a headache alone, if your child sneezes they will be sent home... but hand, foot, and mouth disease was a gift welcoming to this school for a few of us in the past few years. The material taught in this school is behind, and the students are not pushed into thinking. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Roye-Williams Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 454 249 22 57 3 n/a n/a 0 785
1990 452 256 19 72 4 n/a n/a 0 803
1991 429 244 17 65 6 n/a n/a 0 761
1992 447 277 17 70 11 n/a n/a 0 822
1993 440 252 23 52 8 n/a n/a 0 775
1994 420 262 27 61 8 n/a n/a 0 778
1995 391 232 15 60 10 n/a n/a 0 708
1996 391 232 15 60 10 n/a n/a 0 708
1997 392 257 11 57 10 n/a n/a 0 727
1998 368 216 22 66 7 n/a n/a 0 679
1999 320 223 32 57 6 n/a n/a 0 638
2000 317 241 29 58 6 n/a n/a 0 651
2001 314 247 23 65 5 n/a n/a 0 654
2002 308 232 17 59 4 n/a n/a 0 620
2003 308 232 17 59 4 n/a n/a 0 620
2004 270 205 21 57 10 n/a n/a 0 563
2005 304 248 14 65 10 n/a n/a 0 641
2006 274 223 14 61 5 n/a n/a 0 577
2007 261 207 11 63 4 n/a n/a 0 546
2008 249 180 8 53 3 n/a n/a 0 493
2009 219 149 6 48 4 n/a n/a 0 426
2010 215 160 10 50 5 n/a n/a 0 440
2011 173 113 9 48 3 0 42 0 388
2012 215 107 12 49 2 3 52 0 440
2013 221 107 13 67 0 3 63 0 474
2014 253 137 15 63 1 6 65 0 540
2015 244 132 15 75 0 4 63 0 533
2016 241 140 13 77 1 1 76 0 549
2017 253 131 5 72 1 1 70 0 533
2018 201 133 7 88 2 1 66 0 498
2019 220 140 10 79 1 2 69 0 521
2020 202 126 10 90 2 1 59 0 490
2021 164 110 7 74 2 1 52 0 410
2022 175 105 3 87 1 1 58 0 430
2023 165 102 5 113 3 0 54 0 442

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 Roye-Williams Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 785 42.5 18.4 n/a
1990 803 39.5 20.3 7.8
1991 761 35.5 21.4 8.5
1992 822 38.0 21.6 10.6
1993 775 40.6 19.1 11.2
1994 778 41.1 18.9 18
1995 708 42.0 16.9 19.8
1996 708 42.0 16.9 19.8
1997 727 4.0 181.8 18.2
1998 679 36.8 18.5 18.9
1999 638 36.8 17.3 41.5
2000 651 40.5 16.1 38.7
2001 654 42.0 15.6 31.7
2002 620 42.0 14.8 34.2
2003 620 42.0 14.8 34.2
2004 563 40.5 13.9 40.3
2005 641 40.0 16.0 42.4
2006 577 43.0 13.4 44
2007 546 42.0 13.0 36.8
2008 493 40.0 12.3 40.6
2009 426 37.9 11.2 42.3
2010 440 31.6 13.9 41.8
2011 388 34.2 11.3 41.5
2012 440 33.1 13.2 38.2
2013 474 31.0 15.2 44.5
2014 540 36.3 14.8 42.6
2015 533 36.0 14.8 41.5
2016 549 38.0 14.4 35.9
2017 533 37.7 14.1 40.3
2018 498 37.3 13.3 39.6
2019 521 36.1 14.4 39.9
2020 490 33.9 14.4 42.7
2021 410 34.3 11.9 44.6
2022 430 35.1 12.2 46.7
2023 442 36.1 12.2 49.5

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 Roye-Williams Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 785 42.5 18.4 n/a
1990 803 39.5 20.3 7.8
1991 761 35.5 21.4 8.5
1992 822 38.0 21.6 10.6
1993 775 40.6 19.1 11.2
1994 778 41.1 18.9 18
1995 708 42.0 16.9 19.8
1996 708 42.0 16.9 19.8
1997 727 4.0 181.8 18.2
1998 679 36.8 18.5 18.9
1999 638 36.8 17.3 41.5
2000 651 40.5 16.1 38.7
2001 654 42.0 15.6 31.7
2002 620 42.0 14.8 34.2
2003 620 42.0 14.8 34.2
2004 563 40.5 13.9 40.3
2005 641 40.0 16.0 42.4
2006 577 43.0 13.4 44
2007 546 42.0 13.0 36.8
2008 493 40.0 12.3 40.6
2009 426 37.9 11.2 42.3
2010 440 31.6 13.9 41.8
2011 388 34.2 11.3 41.5
2012 440 33.1 13.2 38.2
2013 474 31.0 15.2 44.5
2014 540 36.3 14.8 42.6
2015 533 36.0 14.8 41.5
2016 549 38.0 14.4 35.9
2017 533 37.7 14.1 40.3
2018 498 37.3 13.3 39.6
2019 521 36.1 14.4 39.9
2020 490 33.9 14.4 42.7
2021 410 34.3 11.9 44.6
2022 430 35.1 12.2 46.7
2023 442 36.1 12.2 49.5

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 Roye-Williams Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $818 (5.9%) $13,103 (94.1%) $13,921
2020 $540 (3.9%) $13,163 (96.1%) $13,703
2021 $938 (5.7%) $15,461 (94.3%) $16,399
2022 $1,733 (9.6%) $16,314 (90.4%) $18,047
2023 $1,545 (7.9%) $18,084 (92.1%) $19,629

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Roye-Williams 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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 530th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 366th of 855 Elementary schools
 19.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students521442
 15.2%
African American140102
 27.1%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian105
 50%
Hispanic79113
 43%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White220165
 25%
Two or More Races6954
 21.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.9%49.5%
 9.6%


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Students at Roye-Williams Elementary are 37% White, 26% Hispanic, 23% African American, 12% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Roye-Williams Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Aberdeen Middle
High : Aberdeen High

Roye-Williams Elementary ranks 312th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 442 students attended Roye-Williams Elementary.


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