Hillsmere Elementary

3052 Arundel On The Bay Rd
Annapolis, MD 21403

402 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hillsmere Elementary School, located in Annapolis, Maryland, is a public school serving students in the surrounding communities near the Chesapeake Bay. As part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools system, the school is known for its strong community atmosphere and its proximity to the water, which often influences its educational programming and school culture. The school typically serves a diverse student body from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, focusing on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and fostering a collaborative learning environment.

The school is well-regarded for its active parent-teacher involvement, which plays a significant role in supporting school initiatives and enrichment activities. Hillsmere places a strong emphasis on a well-rounded curriculum, often integrating local environmental resources into its lessons. With its location in the Hillsmere Shores neighborhood, the school acts as a central hub for families, maintaining a traditional "neighborhood school" feel while preparing students for the transition to middle school within the broader district.

402

Total Students

32.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillsmere Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	227
Hispanic	72
Black	82
Asian	6
Two or More	15

White
227 (56.5%)
Black
82 (20.4%)
Hispanic
72 (17.9%)
Two or More
15 (3.7%)
Asian
6 (1.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)222-1622
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	402
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	150
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 33

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hillsmere Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	33
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	74
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	61
Grade 4	63
Grade 5	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hillsmere Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	188	46.8%
Male	214	53.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)