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Youths Benefit Elementary

Summary:

Youths Benefit Elementary is a public elementary school in Fallston, Maryland, serving 1,123 students in grades PK-5. This high-performing school is part of the Harford County Public Schools district, which is ranked 9th out of 25 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Youths Benefit Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Maryland, with exceptional academic performance that significantly exceeds the Harford County and Maryland state averages. The school's students excel particularly in English Language Arts, with 3rd, 4th, and 5th-graders consistently outperforming their peers across the district and state. However, the student population is predominantly White, with relatively low percentages of African American and Hispanic students compared to nearby schools like Bel Air Elementary and Hickory Elementary.

Another notable aspect of Youths Benefit Elementary is its low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher socioeconomic status of the student population compared to surrounding schools. Despite spending less per student than some nearby schools, such as Forest Hill Elementary and Carroll Manor Elementary, Youths Benefit Elementary achieves exceptional academic results, suggesting efficient resource allocation and effective teaching practices.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1901 Fallston Rd
       Fallston, MD  21047-1497

(410) 638-4190

District: Harford County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
109th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,440 Help


Students who attend Youths Benefit Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Fallston Middle School
High:    Fallston High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  1,114

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.9%
Hispanic:
4.6%
Two or more races:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.6% Help


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Compare Details Youths Benefit Elementary ranks better than 87.3% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 9th 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 86.26. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Youths Benefit Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Harford County Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (85.9%), Hispanic (4.6%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Harford County Public Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Youths Benefit Elementary is 17.5, which is the highest 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 Youths Benefit Elementary is $13,440, which is the lowest among 33 elementary schools in the Harford County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Youths Benefit 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 Youths Benefit Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Youths Benefit Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 23.01 653rd 803 18.7%
2005 18.70 685th 805 14.9%
2006 22.57 662nd 804 17.7%
2007 16.76 707th 818 13.6%
2008 83.61 76th 838 90.9%
2009 79.21 141st 850 83.4%
2010 84.01 68th 855 92.0%
2011 85.08 49th 853 94.3%
2012 86.35 19th 857 97.8%
2013 87.88 15th 847 98.2%
2014 89.68 8th 867 99.1%
2015 94.98 33rd 859 96.2%
2016 93.79 41st 845 95.1%
2017 91.06 77th 847 90.9%
2018 84.16 127th 857 85.2%
2019 91.72 63rd 853 92.6%
2021 75.21 147th 802 81.7%
2022 84.09 135th 862 84.3%
2023 83.63 131st 855 84.7%
2024 86.26 109th 859 87.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Youths Benefit Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.42 116th 136 14.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Youths Benefit Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.78 73rd 546 86.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Youths Benefit Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 69.47 157th 796 80.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Youths Benefit Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 76.05 131st 788 83.4%
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Rank History for White students at Youths Benefit Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.18 222nd 528 58.0%
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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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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Youths Benefit Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 1171 3 23 5 2 n/a n/a 0 1204
1990 1164 11 19 4 2 n/a n/a 0 1200
1991 1179 12 26 7 2 n/a n/a -2 1224
1992 1188 15 22 9 4 n/a n/a 0 1238
1993 977 11 14 10 4 n/a n/a 0 1016
1994 996 13 13 11 6 n/a n/a 0 1039
1995 1111 9 19 9 7 n/a n/a 0 1155
1996 1111 9 19 9 7 n/a n/a 0 1155
1997 1136 8 15 8 8 n/a n/a 0 1175
1998 1076 7 15 10 9 n/a n/a 0 1117
1999 1062 6 14 9 8 n/a n/a 0 1099
2000 1038 8 15 7 11 n/a n/a 0 1079
2001 1027 10 15 6 10 n/a n/a 0 1068
2002 963 11 12 9 4 n/a n/a 0 999
2003 963 11 12 9 4 n/a n/a 0 999
2004 952 10 12 6 5 n/a n/a 0 985
2005 974 13 12 5 4 n/a n/a 0 1008
2006 981 11 21 13 3 n/a n/a 0 1029
2007 995 13 18 15 3 n/a n/a 0 1044
2008 999 22 27 16 3 n/a n/a 0 1067
2009 1003 25 26 14 4 n/a n/a 0 1072
2010 966 19 28 20 8 n/a n/a 0 1041
2011 926 20 33 27 4 0 19 0 1029
2012 896 15 32 31 4 0 20 0 998
2013 871 19 35 21 3 0 24 0 973
2014 860 16 32 25 4 0 24 0 961
2015 892 16 29 24 4 0 25 0 990
2016 890 20 29 23 3 0 32 0 997
2017 875 19 31 21 3 0 38 0 987
2018 891 13 27 30 3 0 35 0 999
2019 902 12 25 36 4 2 36 0 1017
2020 939 14 24 40 4 2 34 0 1057
2021 942 22 27 44 4 6 37 0 1082
2022 943 25 33 47 3 6 46 0 1103
2023 957 28 29 53 1 4 51 0 1123
2024 957 30 26 51 0 3 47 0 1114

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 Youths Benefit Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1204 56.4 21.3 n/a
1990 1200 60.5 19.8 n/a
1991 1224 57.5 21.2 0.7
1992 1238 61.5 20.1 0.9
1993 1016 49.4 20.6 3.1
1994 1039 51.4 20.2 0
1995 1155 57.6 20.1 1.3
1996 1155 57.6 20.1 1.3
1997 1175 58.5 20.1 3.5
1998 1117 52.5 21.3 3.8
1999 1099 52.5 20.9 4.4
2000 1079 58.5 18.4 3.9
2001 1068 59.5 17.9 2.7
2002 999 61.2 16.3 3.3
2003 999 61.2 16.3 3.3
2004 985 56.0 17.6 4.7
2005 1008 55.0 18.3 4.3
2006 1029 55.0 18.7 5.2
2007 1044 59.0 17.7 4.7
2008 1067 60.8 17.5 6.8
2009 1072 61.4 17.5 5.6
2010 1041 61.5 16.9 8.3
2011 1029 63.2 16.2 7.9
2012 998 61.2 16.2 8.7
2013 973 60.2 16.1 7.9
2014 961 62.2 15.4 8.4
2015 990 57.0 17.3 8.9
2016 997 57.0 17.4 8.1
2017 987 55.2 17.8 6.3
2018 999 55.4 18.0 5.4
2019 1017 58.2 17.4 6.5
2020 1057 56.2 18.7 5.6
2021 1082 58.4 18.4 8.5
2022 1103 62.4 17.6 9.4
2023 1123 63.3 17.7 12.1
2024 1114 63.3 17.5 13.6

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 Youths Benefit Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1204 56.4 21.3 n/a
1990 1200 60.5 19.8 n/a
1991 1224 57.5 21.2 0.7
1992 1238 61.5 20.1 0.9
1993 1016 49.4 20.6 3.1
1994 1039 51.4 20.2 0
1995 1155 57.6 20.1 1.3
1996 1155 57.6 20.1 1.3
1997 1175 58.5 20.1 3.5
1998 1117 52.5 21.3 3.8
1999 1099 52.5 20.9 4.4
2000 1079 58.5 18.4 3.9
2001 1068 59.5 17.9 2.7
2002 999 61.2 16.3 3.3
2003 999 61.2 16.3 3.3
2004 985 56.0 17.6 4.7
2005 1008 55.0 18.3 4.3
2006 1029 55.0 18.7 5.2
2007 1044 59.0 17.7 4.7
2008 1067 60.8 17.5 6.8
2009 1072 61.4 17.5 5.6
2010 1041 61.5 16.9 8.3
2011 1029 63.2 16.2 7.9
2012 998 61.2 16.2 8.7
2013 973 60.2 16.1 7.9
2014 961 62.2 15.4 8.4
2015 990 57.0 17.3 8.9
2016 997 57.0 17.4 8.1
2017 987 55.2 17.8 6.3
2018 999 55.4 18.0 5.4
2019 1017 58.2 17.4 6.5
2020 1057 56.2 18.7 5.6
2021 1082 58.4 18.4 8.5
2022 1103 62.4 17.6 9.4
2023 1123 63.3 17.7 12.1
2024 1114 63.3 17.5 13.6

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 Youths Benefit Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $471 (4.3%) $10,521 (95.7%) $10,992
2020 $468 (4.4%) $10,225 (95.6%) $10,693
2021 $881 (7.6%) $10,738 (92.4%) $11,618
2022 $1,524 (12.1%) $11,098 (87.9%) $12,623
2023 $1,256 (9.3%) $12,184 (90.7%) $13,440

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Youths Benefit Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 63rd of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 131st of 855 Elementary schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students10171123
 10.4%
African American1228
 133.3%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian2529
 16%
Hispanic3653
 47.2%
Pacific Islander24
 100%
White902957
 6.1%
Two or More Races3651
 41.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.5%12.1%
 5.6%

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Students at Youths Benefit Elementary are 86% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

Youths Benefit Elementary ranks 109th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Youths Benefit Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fallston Middle School
High : Fallston High

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,114 students attended Youths Benefit Elementary.


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