Is Hollifield Station Elementary a good school?

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

How many students attend Hollifield Station Elementary?

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

What is the racial makeup of Hollifield Station Elementary?

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

What schools do graduates of Hollifield Station Elementary attend?

Students who attend Hollifield Station Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Patapsco Middle High : Mount Hebron High

Hollifield Station Elementary

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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:
215^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,588

Students who attend Hollifield Station Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Patapsco Middle
High:	Mount Hebron High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 732

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

42.3%

White:

20.8%

African American:

16.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hollifield Station Elementary ranks better than 75% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 24^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 73.09. (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 Hollifield Station Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (42.3%), White (20.8%), African American (16%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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...)

Compare Hollifield Station Elementary employs 52.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 2^nd 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
2004	7.17	744^th	803	7.3%
2005	13.91	718^th	805	10.8%
2006	15.42	698^th	804	13.2%
2007	10.06	746^th	818	8.8%
2008	78.23	159^th	838	81.0%
2009	78.12	164^th	850	80.7%
2010	62.44	364^th	855	57.4%
2011	76.09	160^th	853	81.2%
2012	65.96	313^th	857	63.5%
2013	73.54	210^th	847	75.2%
2014	73.49	242^nd	867	72.1%
2015	84.00	138^th	859	83.9%
2016	85.01	132^nd	845	84.4%
2017	73.56	225^th	847	73.4%
2018	71.68	242^nd	857	71.8%
2019	66.64	269^th	853	68.5%
2021	74.87	151^st	802	81.2%
2022	72.35	246^th	862	71.5%
2023	78.23	176^th	855	79.4%
2024	73.09	215^th	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	93^rd	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	523^rd	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	105^th	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	205^th	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	87^th	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	146^th	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	241^st	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	211^th	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.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, April 18, 2012

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

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 269^th of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 176^th of 855 Elementary schools	11%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	879	732	16.7%
African American	132	117	11.4%
American Indian	4	7	75%
Asian	399	310	22.3%
Hispanic	102	108	5.9%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	219	152	30.6%
Two or More Races	22	37	68.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	17.4%	30.2%	12.8%

Schools Near Hollifield Station 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
Hollifield Station Elementary	Public	K-5	8701 Stonehouse Dr	Ellicott City	21043	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-2550	732	53	13.8	30.2%	152 (20.8%)	117 (16.0%)	108 (14.8%)	310 (42.3%)	7 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.1%)	73.1	215^th of 859 public elementary schools	75.0%		78.2	176^th of 855 public elementary schools	79.4%	39	49.5	55.4	43.8	49.3	61.3	58.0	54.8	57.8	30.7	$17,588	$669	$16,919
St. Johns Lane Elementary	Public	K-5	2960 Saint Johns Ln	Ellicott City	21042	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-2813	641	45	14.4	18.4%	255 (39.8%)	89 (13.9%)	43 (6.7%)	216 (33.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.6%)	90.9	70^th of 859 public elementary schools	91.9%		90	82^nd of 855 public elementary schools	90.4%	12	68.8	59.0	63.2	63.5	69.4	74.4	71.0	71.6	45.6	$16,108	$760	$15,349
Waverly Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10220 Wetherburn Rd	Ellicott City	21042	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-2819	867	63	13.8	10.0%	239 (27.6%)	69 (8.0%)	34 (3.9%)	474 (54.7%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (5.2%)	96.2	26^th of 859 public elementary schools	97.0%		96.3	25^th of 855 public elementary schools	97.1%	1	76.0	64.2	72.3	70.6	80.6	84.2	77.8	80.8	58.2	$16,596	$769	$15,827
Chadwick Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1918 Winder Rd	Baltimore	21244	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 887-1300	606	41	14.6	65.8%	36 (5.9%)	284 (46.9%)	84 (13.9%)	188 (31.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.8%)	48.6	389^th of 859 public elementary schools	54.7%		45.7	399^th of 855 public elementary schools	53.3%	10	39.1	28.8	20.5	29.8	43.5	57.9	61.0	53.8	13.8	$20,153	$3,103	$17,050
Dogwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7215 Dogwood Rd	Baltimore	21244	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 887-6808	490	35	13.9	73.5%	13 (2.7%)	380 (77.6%)	35 (7.1%)	38 (7.8%)	10 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.9%)	17.3	687^th of 859 public elementary schools	20.0%		16	717^th of 855 public elementary schools	16.1%	30	14.4	14.3	6.6	11.3	31.8	29.2	25.8	28.8	9.0	$17,971	$2,392	$15,579
Woodbridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1410 Pleasant Valley Dr	Baltimore	21228	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 887-0857	451	29	15.7	67.6%	30 (6.7%)	122 (27.1%)	87 (19.3%)	200 (44.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.7%)	63.4	285^th of 859 public elementary schools	66.8%		59.3	303^rd of 855 public elementary schools	64.6%	18	48.3	35.2	39.2	40.4	56.1	59.2	62.2	59.4	18.9	$15,538	$1,882	$13,656
Westchester Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2300 Old Frederick Rd	Baltimore	21228	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 887-1088	659	45	14.5	29.6%	380 (57.7%)	56 (8.5%)	71 (10.8%)	108 (16.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.5%)	81.5	153^rd of 859 public elementary schools	82.2%		78.5	174^th of 855 public elementary schools	79.6%	21	55.7	42.5	54.6	51.1	62.3	62.5	68.9	64.5	45.9	$16,246	$1,639	$14,607
Northfield Elementary	Public	K-5	9125 Northfield Rd	Ellicott City	21042	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-2806	747	50	15.0	15.1%	331 (44.3%)	64 (8.6%)	59 (7.9%)	225 (30.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (8.8%)	93.9	48^th of 859 public elementary schools	94.4%		93.6	52^nd of 855 public elementary schools	93.9%	4	74.2	65.9	63.7	68.0	75.2	72.0	77.4	74.9	54.8	$15,784	$650	$15,134
Veterans Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4355 Montgomery Road	Ellicott City	21043	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-1700	870	67	12.9	28.7%	198 (22.8%)	153 (17.6%)	79 (9.1%)	372 (42.8%)	7 (0.8%)	3 (0.3%)	58 (6.7%)	83	143^rd of 859 public elementary schools	83.4%		76.8	191^st of 855 public elementary schools	77.7%	48	71.9	49.3	48.5	56.3	67.7	60.4	63.2	63.7	41.7	$16,613	$866	$15,747
Centennial Lane Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3825 Centennial Ln	Ellicott City	21042	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-2800	698	50	14.0	12.8%	228 (32.7%)	53 (7.6%)	37 (5.3%)	317 (45.4%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	57 (8.2%)	93.6	50^th of 859 public elementary schools	94.2%		93.3	54^th of 855 public elementary schools	93.7%	4	70.1	62.3	69.4	67.4	77.4	70.8	79.0	75.8	52.9	$15,271	$691	$14,581

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