Serving 750 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hollifield Station Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 750 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hollifield Station Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Hollifield Station Elementary School's student population of 750 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
750 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hollifield Station 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 Hollifield Station Elementary School is 0.73, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#373 out of 1343 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
43%
7%
Hispanic
13%
21%
Black
17%
33%
White
22%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hollifield Station Elementary School's ranking?
Hollifield Station Elementary School is ranked #373 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Hollifield Station Elementary School often compared to?
Hollifield Station Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Johns Lane Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Hollifield Station Elementary School?
750 students attend Hollifield Station Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Hollifield Station Elementary School students are Asian, 22% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hollifield Station Elementary School?
Hollifield Station Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hollifield Station Elementary School offer ?
Hollifield Station Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hollifield Station Elementary School part of?
Hollifield Station Elementary School is part of Howard County Public Schools School District.
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