North Harford Elementary School

120 Pylesville Rd
Pylesville, MD 21132
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 348 students in grades Kindergarten-5, North Harford Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 30% in MD
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

North Harford Elementary School's student population of 348 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
348 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

North Harford Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Harford Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#394 out of 1343 schools
(Top 30%)
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30-34%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Harford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30-34%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Harford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
2%
21%
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Black
1%
33%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in North Harford Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
93%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MD.
0.13
This chart display the diversity score of North Harford Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Harford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Harford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Harford Elementary School's ranking?
North Harford Elementary School is ranked #394 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are North Harford Elementary School often compared to?
North Harford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Harford Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend North Harford Elementary School?
348 students attend North Harford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of North Harford Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Harford Elementary School?
North Harford Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Harford Elementary School offer ?
North Harford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Harford Elementary School part of?
North Harford Elementary School is part of Harford County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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