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Hollifield Station Elementary

Summary:

Hollifield Station Elementary is a public elementary school located in Ellicott City, Maryland, serving 732 students in grades K-5. As part of the highly-ranked Howard County Public Schools district, Hollifield Station Elementary has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating strong academic performance.

Hollifield Station Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a significant Asian student representation (over 40%) and a relatively even distribution across other racial groups. Academically, the school's students consistently outperform the state and district averages in mathematics and English Language Arts proficiency, with 49.3% and 57.8% of students scoring proficient or better, respectively. However, the school's 5th grade science proficiency, at 30.7%, is lower than the district average of 36.2%. Among student subgroups, female students and African American and White students perform better than their state averages, while English Language Learner and low-income students require additional support.

Compared to nearby schools, Hollifield Station Elementary's academic performance, particularly in mathematics and English Language Arts, is generally stronger than the Baltimore County Public Schools district, which tend to have lower proficiency rates. However, Waverly Elementary, another Howard County public school, consistently outperforms Hollifield Station Elementary and ranks among the top 5% of Maryland elementary schools. Hollifield Station Elementary's diverse student population and focus on supporting various student subgroups make it a standout institution, though the school may need to further address the needs of its English Language Learner and low-income student populations.


Detail:

Public K-5

 8701 Stonehouse Dr
       Ellicott City, MD  21043

(410) 313-2550

District: Howard County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
215th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,588 Help


Students who attend Hollifield Station Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Patapsco Middle
High:    Mount Hebron High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  732

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
42.3%
White:
20.8%
African American:
16.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hollifield Station Elementary ranks better than 75% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 24th among 42 ranked elementary schools in the Howard County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.09. (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 Student population at Hollifield Station Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (42.3%), White (20.8%), African American (16%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hollifield Station Elementary is 13.8. 28 elementary schools in the Howard County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Hollifield Station Elementary employs 52.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hollifield Station Elementary is $17,588. 23 elementary schools in the Howard County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Hollifield Station Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Howard County Public Schools:

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


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Rank History for Hollifield Station Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hollifield Station Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 7.17 744th 803 7.3%
2005 13.91 718th 805 10.8%
2006 15.42 698th 804 13.2%
2007 10.06 746th 818 8.8%
2008 78.23 159th 838 81.0%
2009 78.12 164th 850 80.7%
2010 62.44 364th 855 57.4%
2011 76.09 160th 853 81.2%
2012 65.96 313th 857 63.5%
2013 73.54 210th 847 75.2%
2014 73.49 242nd 867 72.1%
2015 84.00 138th 859 83.9%
2016 85.01 132nd 845 84.4%
2017 73.56 225th 847 73.4%
2018 71.68 242nd 857 71.8%
2019 66.64 269th 853 68.5%
2021 74.87 151st 802 81.2%
2022 72.35 246th 862 71.5%
2023 78.23 176th 855 79.4%
2024 73.09 215th 859 75.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hollifield Station Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.92 93rd 115 19.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hollifield Station Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 20.10 523rd 546 4.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Hollifield Station Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 81.41 105th 796 86.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Hollifield Station Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 62.70 205th 788 74.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hollifield Station Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.75 87th 128 32.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Hollifield Station Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.30 146th 504 71.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hollifield Station Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.38 241st 347 30.5%
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Rank History for White students at Hollifield Station Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.75 211th 528 60.0%
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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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by a parent
Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Open Quote My two sons both attend Pre-K at Hollifield through IEPs and all the staff I have ever interacted with has been incredible. They are truly invested in my kids' success, and my kids LOVE their teachers. They truly go the extra mile. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, November 26, 2009

Open Quote my daugther is going to hollifield from last 2 yr.We just loved the school. No Complaints. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hollifield Station Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 418 58 54 12 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1999 440 68 65 15 0 n/a n/a 0 588
2000 465 86 93 20 1 n/a n/a 0 665
2001 481 93 124 26 1 n/a n/a 0 725
2002 491 104 208 36 1 n/a n/a 0 840
2003 491 104 208 36 1 n/a n/a 0 840
2004 439 117 229 34 0 n/a n/a 0 819
2005 430 115 238 32 1 n/a n/a 0 816
2006 422 109 246 40 2 n/a n/a 0 819
2007 400 102 250 35 1 n/a n/a 0 788
2008 262 84 234 31 2 n/a n/a 0 613
2009 241 84 239 42 3 n/a n/a 0 609
2010 231 91 265 47 2 n/a n/a 0 636
2011 210 88 277 66 3 4 28 0 676
2012 198 88 284 73 1 4 27 0 675
2013 195 86 302 85 1 3 25 0 697
2014 247 97 299 81 0 2 19 0 745
2015 236 89 318 88 1 2 16 0 750
2016 240 84 339 94 0 2 20 0 779
2017 229 96 342 101 2 2 24 0 796
2018 222 114 382 110 5 1 22 0 856
2019 219 132 399 102 4 1 22 0 879
2020 212 117 401 108 4 2 28 0 872
2021 172 105 359 100 5 1 26 0 768
2022 163 124 323 101 8 0 31 0 750
2023 152 117 310 108 7 0 37 1 732

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 Hollifield Station Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 542 29.5 18.4 7.6
1999 588 29.5 19.9 9
2000 665 41.0 16.2 7.7
2001 725 44.5 16.3 6.8
2002 840 50.5 16.6 8.7
2003 840 50.5 16.6 8.7
2004 819 54.5 15.0 8.2
2005 816 52.0 15.7 7.8
2006 819 59.0 13.9 9.5
2007 788 57.0 13.8 9.4
2008 613 52.3 11.7 11.3
2009 609 51.8 11.8 12.5
2010 636 50.8 12.5 16.5
2011 676 49.3 13.7 18.2
2012 675 51.5 13.1 19.3
2013 697 49.5 14.0 18.5
2014 745 55.5 13.4 19.7
2015 750 52.0 14.4 18.3
2016 779 54.0 14.4 20.3
2017 796 56.5 14.0 20.2
2018 856 57.9 14.7 21.1
2019 879 58.0 15.1 17.4
2020 872 58.0 15.0 19.7
2021 768 52.4 14.6 18.4
2022 750 52.6 14.2 20.4
2023 732 52.7 13.8 30.2

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 Hollifield Station Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 542 29.5 18.4 7.6
1999 588 29.5 19.9 9
2000 665 41.0 16.2 7.7
2001 725 44.5 16.3 6.8
2002 840 50.5 16.6 8.7
2003 840 50.5 16.6 8.7
2004 819 54.5 15.0 8.2
2005 816 52.0 15.7 7.8
2006 819 59.0 13.9 9.5
2007 788 57.0 13.8 9.4
2008 613 52.3 11.7 11.3
2009 609 51.8 11.8 12.5
2010 636 50.8 12.5 16.5
2011 676 49.3 13.7 18.2
2012 675 51.5 13.1 19.3
2013 697 49.5 14.0 18.5
2014 745 55.5 13.4 19.7
2015 750 52.0 14.4 18.3
2016 779 54.0 14.4 20.3
2017 796 56.5 14.0 20.2
2018 856 57.9 14.7 21.1
2019 879 58.0 15.1 17.4
2020 872 58.0 15.0 19.7
2021 768 52.4 14.6 18.4
2022 750 52.6 14.2 20.4
2023 732 52.7 13.8 30.2

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 Hollifield Station Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $397 (3.1%) $12,313 (96.9%) $12,710
2020 $438 (3.2%) $13,436 (96.8%) $13,874
2021 $652 (4.4%) $14,064 (95.6%) $14,716
2022 $922 (5.6%) $15,628 (94.4%) $16,550
2023 $669 (3.8%) $16,919 (96.2%) $17,588

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hollifield Station Elementary

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Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 269th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 176th 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 Students879732
 16.7%
African American132117
 11.4%
American Indian47
 75%
Asian399310
 22.3%
Hispanic102108
 5.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White219152
 30.6%
Two or More Races2237
 68.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.4%30.2%
 12.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hollifield Station Elementary

Students at Hollifield Station Elementary are 42% Asian, 21% White, 16% African American, 15% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 732 students attended Hollifield Station Elementary.

Hollifield Station Elementary ranks 215th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Hollifield Station Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Patapsco Middle
High : Mount Hebron High


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