Is Jeffers Hill Elementary a good school?

Jeffers Hill Elementary ranks 343 rd of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Jeffers Hill Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 408 students attended Jeffers Hill Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Jeffers Hill Elementary?

Students at Jeffers Hill Elementary are 40% African American, 23% Hispanic, 19% White, 11% Asian, 7% Two or more races.

Jeffers Hill Elementary

Summary:

Jeffers Hill Elementary is a public elementary school in Columbia, Maryland, serving 408 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Howard County Public Schools district, which is ranked 2nd out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jeffers Hill Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students compared to nearby schools, which tend to have more White and Asian students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by MCAP test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages, with proficiency rates in Mathematics (32.6%) and English Language Arts (52.4%) below the district (41.1% and 63%, respectively) and state (24.1% and 48.4%, respectively) averages. This may be due in part to the school's higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 45.83% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the nearby schools.

Despite these challenges, Jeffers Hill Elementary has consistently ranked in the middle range of Maryland elementary schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance is relatively better for African American students and low socioeconomic status students compared to the overall school ranking, and it has a higher per-student spending of $17,520, suggesting that the school is allocating more resources to support its diverse student population. Nearby schools like Atholton Elementary and Waterloo Elementary have significantly higher academic performance, while schools with higher percentages of low-income students, such as Stevens Forest Elementary and Talbott Springs Elementary, tend to have lower academic performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

6001 Tamar Dr
Columbia, MD 21045-4049

(410) 313-6872

District: Howard County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
343^rd of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,277

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 408

Racial breakdown:

African American:

40.2%

Hispanic:

23.0%

White:

18.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jeffers Hill Elementary ranks better than 60.1% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 28^th among 42 ranked elementary schools in the Howard County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.49. (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 Jeffers Hill Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (40.2%), Hispanic (23%), White (18.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jeffers Hill Elementary is 12.5, which is the 12^th best among 42 elementary schools in the Howard County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Jeffers Hill Elementary employs 32.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jeffers Hill Elementary is $19,277, which is the 12^th highest among 42 elementary schools in the Howard County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Howard County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Howard County Public Schools 2^nd of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jeffers Hill Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Jeffers Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	22.02	659^th	803	17.9%
2005	16.57	701^st	805	12.9%
2006	20.87	674^th	804	16.2%
2007	30.32	616^th	818	24.7%
2008	52.76	450^th	838	46.3%
2009	53.61	458^th	850	46.1%
2010	44.99	555^th	855	35.1%
2011	58.42	402^nd	853	52.9%
2012	64.86	327^th	857	61.8%
2013	60.70	354^th	847	58.2%
2014	51.01	503^rd	867	42.0%
2015	66.06	272^nd	859	68.3%
2016	47.57	414^th	845	51.0%
2017	49.89	392^nd	847	53.7%
2018	50.13	390^th	857	54.5%
2019	60.74	311^th	853	63.5%
2021	48.60	290^th	802	63.8%
2022	54.66	364^th	862	57.8%
2023	45.11	407^th	855	52.4%
2024	53.49	343^rd	859	60.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jeffers Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	54.48	157^th	546	71.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Jeffers Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	42.80	346^th	796	56.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Jeffers Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	46.89	308^th	788	60.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Jeffers Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	51.88	160^th	504	68.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jeffers Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	30.51	240^th	347	30.8%

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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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by a parent
Thursday, August 20, 2015

It's not about the student all about the staff they talk really nasty to parents so I know the kids are not lying when they say some teachers and vice principal talk smart and bully them . Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Be aware that usually, when people post ratings, they are disgruntled. Jeffers Hill Elementary deserves much more recognition for their efforts, programs, and classroom work with the students. My KINDERGARTEN son is doing 1st grade math, and reads at a 2nd...probably 3rd grade level (he can read anything you can read) and the teachers continue to challenge him rather than slow him down. That says a lot about their dedication to the student's individual growth and development. We couldn't have landed at a better place and I absolutely recommend this school to anyone who is looking. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, January 24, 2013

Jeffers Hill is a great school. The teachers are quick to respond to questions, the admin staff is open about the school procedures, and there is a large active PTA. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Jeffers Hill Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	359	105	28	15	4	n/a	n/a	6	517
1990	346	100	27	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	487
1991	343	85	36	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	477
1992	343	89	36	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	483
1993	283	117	35	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	447
1994	279	130	34	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	452
1995	296	137	30	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	474
1996	296	137	30	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	474
1997	259	138	24	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	430
1998	240	132	24	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	407
1999	223	144	24	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	403
2000	197	144	22	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	379
2001	224	177	50	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	478
2002	250	176	55	28	3	n/a	n/a	0	512
2003	250	176	55	28	3	n/a	n/a	0	512
2004	136	124	64	28	3	n/a	n/a	0	355
2005	133	139	64	30	1	n/a	n/a	0	367
2006	142	147	65	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	385
2007	140	160	65	32	0	n/a	n/a	0	397
2008	133	155	68	32	0	n/a	n/a	0	388
2009	115	158	62	41	0	n/a	n/a	0	376
2010	105	177	66	34	1	n/a	n/a	0	383
2011	112	137	49	36	1	0	33	0	368
2012	122	127	45	36	1	0	36	0	367
2013	113	133	53	44	0	0	40	0	383
2014	108	135	65	48	1	0	50	0	407
2015	116	154	77	63	1	0	53	0	464
2016	100	162	75	79	1	0	46	0	463
2017	102	170	69	71	1	0	42	0	455
2018	94	163	59	71	1	0	40	0	428
2019	81	156	50	82	1	0	33	0	403
2020	85	163	40	90	0	0	36	0	414
2021	77	144	41	90	0	0	21	0	373
2022	77	174	39	95	1	0	24	0	410
2023	77	164	45	94	1	0	27	0	408

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 Jeffers Hill Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	517	25.5	20.2	n/a
1990	487	30.0	16.2	2.5
1991	477	26.5	18.0	1.5
1992	483	26.0	18.5	3.9
1993	447	24.5	18.2	4.3
1994	452	23.5	19.2	10.8
1995	474	25.5	18.6	13.1
1996	474	25.5	18.6	13.1
1997	430	25.0	17.2	13.3
1998	407	23.5	17.3	12
1999	403	23.5	17.1	14.9
2000	379	27.5	13.8	15.6
2001	478	33.5	14.3	14
2002	512	34.0	15.1	12.3
2003	512	34.0	15.1	12.3
2004	355	27.0	13.1	18.3
2005	367	25.0	14.7	16.9
2006	385	28.0	13.8	19.7
2007	397	29.0	13.7	19.9
2008	388	30.0	12.9	19.8
2009	376	31.0	12.1	22.3
2010	383	30.0	12.7	24.5
2011	368	27.0	13.6	27.4
2012	367	28.0	13.1	29.7
2013	383	26.0	14.7	32.1
2014	407	30.0	13.5	33.4
2015	464	35.0	13.2	33.8
2016	463	33.0	14.0	35.9
2017	455	32.5	14.0	30.3
2018	428	33.5	12.7	28.7
2019	403	31.0	13.0	28.5
2020	414	31.0	13.3	32.4
2021	373	27.9	13.3	34
2022	410	31.8	12.8	32.2
2023	408	32.4	12.5	45.8

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 Jeffers Hill Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	517	25.5	20.2	n/a
1990	487	30.0	16.2	2.5
1991	477	26.5	18.0	1.5
1992	483	26.0	18.5	3.9
1993	447	24.5	18.2	4.3
1994	452	23.5	19.2	10.8
1995	474	25.5	18.6	13.1
1996	474	25.5	18.6	13.1
1997	430	25.0	17.2	13.3
1998	407	23.5	17.3	12
1999	403	23.5	17.1	14.9
2000	379	27.5	13.8	15.6
2001	478	33.5	14.3	14
2002	512	34.0	15.1	12.3
2003	512	34.0	15.1	12.3
2004	355	27.0	13.1	18.3
2005	367	25.0	14.7	16.9
2006	385	28.0	13.8	19.7
2007	397	29.0	13.7	19.9
2008	388	30.0	12.9	19.8
2009	376	31.0	12.1	22.3
2010	383	30.0	12.7	24.5
2011	368	27.0	13.6	27.4
2012	367	28.0	13.1	29.7
2013	383	26.0	14.7	32.1
2014	407	30.0	13.5	33.4
2015	464	35.0	13.2	33.8
2016	463	33.0	14.0	35.9
2017	455	32.5	14.0	30.3
2018	428	33.5	12.7	28.7
2019	403	31.0	13.0	28.5
2020	414	31.0	13.3	32.4
2021	373	27.9	13.3	34
2022	410	31.8	12.8	32.2
2023	408	32.4	12.5	45.8

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 Jeffers Hill Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$444 (3.0%)	$14,560 (97.0%)	$15,003
2020	$477 (3.0%)	$15,361 (97.0%)	$15,838
2021	$694 (4.0%)	$16,826 (96.0%)	$17,520
2022	$995 (5.3%)	$17,616 (94.7%)	$18,610
2023	$666 (3.5%)	$18,611 (96.5%)	$19,277

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jeffers Hill Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 311^th of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 407^th of 855 Elementary schools	11.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	403	408	1.2%
African American	156	164	5.1%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	50	45	10%
Hispanic	82	94	14.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	81	77	4.9%
Two or More Races	33	27	18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.5%	45.8%	17.3%

Schools Near Jeffers 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
Jeffers Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6001 Tamar Dr	Columbia	21045	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-6872	408	32	12.5	45.8%	77 (18.9%)	164 (40.2%)	94 (23.0%)	45 (11.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.6%)	53.5	343^rd of 859 public elementary schools	60.1%		45.1	407^th of 855 public elementary schools	52.4%	64	31.9	35.4	30.5	32.6	43.3	61.5	52.5	52.4	23.3	$19,277	$666	$18,611
Stevens Forest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6045 Stevens Forest Rd	Columbia	21045	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 313-6900	308	35	8.8	52.3%	60 (19.5%)	119 (38.6%)	78 (25.3%)	21 (6.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (9.4%)	67.3	257^th of 859 public elementary schools	70.1%		69	242^nd of 855 public elementary schools	71.7%	15	50.0	41.7	40.0	43.8	57.4	61.7	55.9	58.1	24.6	$26,690	$2,212	$24,478
Talbott Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9550 Basket Ring Rd	Columbia	21045	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 313-6915	483	46	10.4	54.2%	91 (18.8%)	177 (36.6%)	145 (30.0%)	26 (5.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (8.7%)	51.6	364^th of 859 public elementary schools	57.6%		48.1	378^th of 855 public elementary schools	55.8%	14	50.0	21.4	35.9	35.6	58.8	34.8	44.7	46.0	24.4	$20,156	$1,536	$18,620
Phelps Luck Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5370 Oldstone Ct	Columbia	21045	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 313-6886	746	60	12.4	49.6%	170 (22.8%)	198 (26.5%)	248 (33.2%)	80 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (6.7%)	48.4	390^th of 859 public elementary schools	54.6%		40.3	457^th of 855 public elementary schools	46.5%	67	51.5	25.2	31.6	35.5	49.5	43.4	34.8	41.7	24.6	$17,948	$1,331	$16,617
Cradlerock Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6700 Cradlerock Way	Columbia	21045	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 319-7601	459	45	10.2	57.7%	91 (19.8%)	225 (49.0%)	82 (17.9%)	20 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (8.9%)	37.4	465^th of 859 public elementary schools	45.9%		28.4	558^th of 855 public elementary schools	34.7%	93	26.5	23.6	28.1	26.0	38.8	42.3	41.9	41.0	17.5	$21,909	$1,688	$20,221
Waterloo Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5940 Waterloo Rd	Columbia	21045	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-5014	612	48	12.6	31.7%	200 (32.7%)	182 (29.7%)	88 (14.4%)	95 (15.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (7.4%)	85.4	115^th of 859 public elementary schools	86.6%		83	139^th of 855 public elementary schools	83.7%	24	65.3	59.8	44.4	57.0	79.0	72.6	66.7	73.0	33.0	$18,965	$940	$18,025
Thunder Hill Elementary	Public	K-5	9357 Mellenbrook Rd	Columbia	21045	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-6922	472	37	12.6	39.8%	106 (22.5%)	186 (39.4%)	74 (15.7%)	70 (14.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	34 (7.2%)	58.2	317^th of 859 public elementary schools	63.1%		58.7	308^th of 855 public elementary schools	64.0%	9	40.8	41.7	32.9	38.6	46.1	54.2	50.6	50.4	26.3	$19,466	$985	$18,481
Bellows Spring Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8125 Old Stockbridge Dr	Ellicott City	21043	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-5057	799	64	12.5	25.7%	152 (19.0%)	227 (28.4%)	88 (11.0%)	280 (35.0%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (5.6%)	79.1	173^rd of 859 public elementary schools	79.9%		73	219^th of 855 public elementary schools	74.4%	46	58.3	66.4	45.0	56.9	58.7	73.1	57.8	63.3	28.4	$17,088	$767	$16,321
Running Brook Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5215 W Running Brook Rd	Columbia	21044	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 313-6893	399	46	8.6	50.9%	80 (20.1%)	202 (50.6%)	49 (12.3%)	22 (5.5%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.0%)	41 (10.3%)	35.3	489^th of 859 public elementary schools	43.1%		33.2	524^th of 855 public elementary schools	38.7%	35	37.7	41.9	18.8	31.5	38.3	55.8	14.8	34.1	7.8	$24,033	$1,790	$22,243
Atholton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6700 Seneca Dr	Columbia	21046	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-6853	489	36	13.7	16.8%	228 (46.6%)	112 (22.9%)	65 (13.3%)	31 (6.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	51 (10.4%)	82.7	146^th of 859 public elementary schools	83.0%		78.7	173^rd of 855 public elementary schools	79.8%	27	55.7	46.1	50.6	50.9	69.6	68.4	63.6	67.2	42.3	$16,440	$784	$15,655

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