Forest Hill Elementary

Q: Is Forest Hill Elementary a good school?

Forest Hill Elementary ranks 164 th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Forest Hill Elementary is a public elementary school in Forest Hill, Maryland, serving 471 students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Harford County Public Schools district, which is ranked 9th out of 25 districts in the state.

Forest Hill Elementary is a high-performing school, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Maryland. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school outperformed the Harford County and Maryland state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts on the MCAP tests, with 75.7% of students proficient or better in ELA and 52.3% in Math, compared to lower rates for the county and state. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 17.2%, and spends more per student than the state average at $15,746 per student.

While Forest Hill Elementary outperforms many nearby schools like Youths Benefit Elementary, Homestead/Wakefield Elementary, and North Bend Elementary, some schools like Fountain Green Elementary and Bel Air Elementary also demonstrate strong academic performance. Additionally, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with relatively lower rankings for female and White students compared to the school's overall high ranking.

Detail:

Public K-5

2407 Rocks Rd
Forest Hill, MD 21050-1625

(410) 638-4166

District: Harford County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
164^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,278

Students who attend Forest Hill Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	North Harford Middle
High:	North Harford High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 471

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.2%

Hispanic:

7.0%

Two or more races:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Forest Hill Elementary ranks better than 80.9% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 14^th among 33 ranked elementary schools in the Harford County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.27. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.2%), Hispanic (7%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 17.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Forest Hill Elementary is 13.8, which is the 12^th best among 33 elementary schools in the Harford County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Forest Hill Elementary employs 33.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Forest Hill Elementary is $19,278, which is the 7^th highest among 33 elementary schools in the Harford County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Forest Hill Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Harford County Public Schools:

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

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Rank History for Forest Hill Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Forest Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	28.73	623^rd	803	22.4%
2005	27.96	620^th	805	23.0%
2006	29.78	611^th	804	24.0%
2007	30.93	613^th	818	25.1%
2008	83.35	83^rd	838	90.1%
2009	82.15	94^th	850	88.9%
2010	80.47	127^th	855	85.1%
2011	84.50	54^th	853	93.7%
2012	74.95	180^th	857	79.0%
2013	84.98	46^th	847	94.6%
2014	85.58	63^rd	867	92.7%
2015	97.30	7^th	859	99.2%
2016	93.14	48^th	845	94.3%
2017	92.30	65^th	847	92.3%
2018	85.62	108^th	857	87.4%
2019	87.36	105^th	853	87.7%
2021	56.64	245^th	802	69.5%
2022	78.96	181^st	862	79.0%
2023	74.45	214^th	855	75.0%
2024	80.27	164^th	859	80.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Forest Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	52.31	268^th	796	66.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Forest Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	57.20	235^th	788	70.2%

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Rank History for White students at Forest Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	36.18	304^th	528	42.4%

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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

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.7)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Best School we have ever been involved with. Our Children have flourished here. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, September 13, 2010

I have had 1 child go all the way through FHES and a second child currently attending. The staff at FHES want to teach your children to learn. They assist you and your child if there are any problems in or out of the classroom and look at ways to make learning fun and exciting. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Forest Hill Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2001	580	6	13	10	0	n/a	n/a	609
2002	496	13	14	12	1	n/a	n/a	536
2003	496	13	14	12	1	n/a	n/a	536
2004	541	9	14	14	2	n/a	n/a	580
2005	557	16	18	11	1	n/a	n/a	603
2006	528	20	17	12	2	n/a	n/a	579
2007	531	24	16	12	2	n/a	n/a	585
2008	522	26	19	8	0	n/a	n/a	575
2009	506	23	24	11	0	n/a	n/a	564
2010	519	18	27	15	0	n/a	n/a	579
2011	484	9	19	24	0	0	14	550
2012	493	6	18	21	0	0	19	557
2013	451	9	16	17	0	0	14	507
2014	441	6	16	16	0	0	13	492
2015	419	8	12	13	0	0	18	470
2016	419	6	12	20	0	0	17	474
2017	412	9	14	13	0	0	21	469
2018	440	12	15	20	0	0	25	512
2019	437	14	10	21	0	0	26	508
2020	429	13	13	28	0	0	24	507
2021	391	15	11	30	0	1	24	472
2022	383	16	10	31	0	0	27	467
2023	387	17	12	33	0	0	22	471

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 Forest Hill Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	609	32.0	19.0	5.4
2002	536	36.0	14.9	3
2003	536	36.0	14.9	3
2004	580	35.5	16.3	4.3
2005	603	36.0	16.8	3.5
2006	579	37.0	15.6	2.2
2007	585	40.5	14.4	3.6
2008	575	39.6	14.5	3.5
2009	564	38.6	14.6	5.3
2010	579	37.6	15.4	7.3
2011	550	39.8	13.8	7.3
2012	557	35.3	15.7	7.9
2013	507	34.2	14.8	8.1
2014	492	34.6	14.1	7.3
2015	470	35.0	13.4	4.5
2016	474	33.0	14.3	8
2017	469	31.0	15.1	8.7
2018	512	34.2	14.9	7.4
2019	508	35.2	14.4	7.3
2020	507	33.2	15.2	5.9
2021	472	31.8	14.8	8.3
2022	467	30.3	15.3	12.2
2023	471	33.9	13.8	17.2

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 Forest Hill Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	609	32.0	19.0	5.4
2002	536	36.0	14.9	3
2003	536	36.0	14.9	3
2004	580	35.5	16.3	4.3
2005	603	36.0	16.8	3.5
2006	579	37.0	15.6	2.2
2007	585	40.5	14.4	3.6
2008	575	39.6	14.5	3.5
2009	564	38.6	14.6	5.3
2010	579	37.6	15.4	7.3
2011	550	39.8	13.8	7.3
2012	557	35.3	15.7	7.9
2013	507	34.2	14.8	8.1
2014	492	34.6	14.1	7.3
2015	470	35.0	13.4	4.5
2016	474	33.0	14.3	8
2017	469	31.0	15.1	8.7
2018	512	34.2	14.9	7.4
2019	508	35.2	14.4	7.3
2020	507	33.2	15.2	5.9
2021	472	31.8	14.8	8.3
2022	467	30.3	15.3	12.2
2023	471	33.9	13.8	17.2

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 Forest Hill Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$471 (3.3%)	$13,741 (96.7%)	$14,212
2020	$443 (3.0%)	$14,140 (97.0%)	$14,583
2021	$881 (5.6%)	$14,865 (94.4%)	$15,746
2022	$1,682 (9.8%)	$15,406 (90.2%)	$17,088
2023	$1,554 (8.1%)	$17,723 (91.9%)	$19,278

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Forest Hill Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 105^th of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 214^th of 855 Elementary schools	12.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	508	471	7.3%
African American	14	17	21.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	10	12	20%
Hispanic	21	33	57.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	437	387	11.4%
Two or More Races	26	22	15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	7.3%	17.2%	9.9%

Schools Near Forest Hill 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
Forest Hill Elementary	Public	K-5	2407 Rocks Rd	Forest Hill	21050	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4166	471	34	13.8	17.2%	387 (82.2%)	17 (3.6%)	33 (7.0%)	12 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.7%)	80.3	164^th of 859 public elementary schools	80.9%		74.5	214^th of 855 public elementary schools	75.0%	50	76.5	42.3	37.9	52.3	77.8	70.4	78.2	75.7	28.7	$19,278	$1,554	$17,723
Forest Lakes Elementary	Public	K-5	100 Osborne Pkwy	Forest Hill	21050	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4262	428	31	14.0	15.7%	347 (81.1%)	21 (4.9%)	25 (5.8%)	11 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.6%)	84.6	126^th of 859 public elementary schools	85.3%		89.5	89^th of 855 public elementary schools	89.6%	37	56.2	60.2	43.5	54.6	71.2	68.9	69.4	69.7	38.7	$18,521	$1,337	$17,183
Hickory Elementary	Public	K-5	2100 Conowingo Rd	Bel Air	21014	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4170	657	44	15.0	21.8%	478 (72.8%)	51 (7.8%)	42 (6.4%)	30 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	55 (8.4%)	83.3	141^st of 859 public elementary schools	83.6%		79.6	168^th of 855 public elementary schools	80.4%	27	57.5	59.8	38.4	52.6	61.1	83.8	65.7	70.5	40.4	$17,380	$1,689	$15,692
Red Pump Elementary School	Public	K-5	600 Red Pump Road	Bel Air	21014	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 809-6244	753	50	15.1	18.9%	623 (82.7%)	33 (4.4%)	49 (6.5%)	10 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.0%)	83.7	134^th of 859 public elementary schools	84.4%		82.3	145^th of 855 public elementary schools	83.0%	11	66.7	48.8	42.4	52.5	78.5	69.3	68.8	72.2	36.6	$16,230	$1,166	$15,065
Bel Air Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	30 E Lee St	Bel Air	21014	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4160	532	34	15.8	32.7%	396 (74.4%)	29 (5.5%)	60 (11.3%)	25 (4.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.9%)	92.3	58^th of 859 public elementary schools	93.2%		91.5	67^th of 855 public elementary schools	92.2%	9	76.1	52.9	67.5	65.8	81.3	77.1	69.5	76.2	47.0	$14,450	$1,114	$13,335
Youths Benefit Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1901 Fallston Rd	Fallston	21047	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4190	1,123	63	17.7	12.1%	957 (85.2%)	28 (2.5%)	53 (4.7%)	29 (2.6%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.4%)	51 (4.5%)	86.3	109^th of 859 public elementary schools	87.3%		83.6	131^st of 855 public elementary schools	84.7%	22	56.0	56.0	49.4	53.9	67.9	74.2	67.6	70.0	45.9	$13,440	$1,256	$12,184
Homestead/Wakefield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	900 S Main St	Bel Air	21014	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4175	1,057	61	17.3	18.1%	742 (70.2%)	64 (6.1%)	93 (8.8%)	78 (7.4%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	76 (7.2%)	85.1	118^th of 859 public elementary schools	86.3%		84.4	122^nd of 855 public elementary schools	85.7%	4	70.7	61.6	40.6	57.4	73.7	81.1	60.4	71.6	36.4	$14,390	$1,296	$13,095
North Bend Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1445 N Bend Rd	Jarrettsville	21084	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 692-7815	428	30	14.3	17.1%	384 (89.7%)	3 (0.7%)	10 (2.3%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.6%)	72.7	219^th of 859 public elementary schools	74.5%		76.9	189^th of 855 public elementary schools	77.9%	30	46.2	42.0	42.9	43.4	47.1	76.5	63.3	64.6	32.7	$17,852	$1,423	$16,429
Fountain Green Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	517 Fountain Green Rd	Bel Air	21015	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4220	477	32	14.7	23.1%	362 (75.9%)	27 (5.7%)	32 (6.7%)	26 (5.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.1%)	87.4	99^th of 859 public elementary schools	88.5%		91.2	69^th of 855 public elementary schools	91.9%	30	59.8	64.7	55.3	59.7	67.8	77.9	64.5	69.7	40.0	$17,994	$1,601	$16,393
Prospect Mill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	101 Prospect Mill Rd	Bel Air	21015	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-3817	587	40	14.5	28.3%	405 (69.0%)	56 (9.5%)	38 (6.5%)	42 (7.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (7.7%)	88.4	95^th of 859 public elementary schools	88.9%		88.3	95^th of 855 public elementary schools	88.9%		67.4	53.1	55.2	58.4	67.4	79.6	72.6	73.3	39.8	$16,734	$1,478	$15,256

Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Hill Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Forest Hill Elementary?

Students at Forest Hill Elementary are 82% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Asian.

What district is Forest Hill Elementary in?

Harford County Public Schools

How many students attend Forest Hill Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 471 students attended Forest Hill Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Forest Hill Elementary attend?

Students who attend Forest Hill Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Harford Middle
High : North Harford High

Is Forest Hill Elementary a good school?

Forest Hill Elementary ranks 164^th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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