Jeffers Hill Elementary School

6001 Tamar Dr
Columbia, MD 21045
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jeffers Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 397 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Top 50% in MD
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jeffers Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Jeffers Hill Elementary School's student population of 397 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

School Rankings

Jeffers Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jeffers Hill Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#548 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
25-29%
25%
45-49%
45%
35-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
22%
23%
Black
38%
33%
White
20%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.76
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jeffers Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Jeffers Hill Elementary School is ranked #548 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Jeffers Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Jeffers Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stevens Forest Elementary School, Talbott Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Jeffers Hill Elementary School?
397 students attend Jeffers Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Jeffers Hill Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jeffers Hill Elementary School?
Jeffers Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jeffers Hill Elementary School offer ?
Jeffers Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jeffers Hill Elementary School part of?
Jeffers Hill Elementary School is part of Howard County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 397 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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