Hickory Elementary

635 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hickory Elementary School, located at 2100 Conowingo Road in Bel Air, Maryland, serves as a prominent educational fixture within the Harford County Public Schools district. Situated in a suburban area, the school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational academic experience for students in the primary grade levels. The campus is strategically positioned along a major transit corridor, making it a central hub for the surrounding residential communities and families residing in the northern Bel Air region.

The school is characterized by its focus on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum development, character education, and student engagement. As part of a larger district system, Hickory Elementary works to balance rigorous academic standards with extracurricular opportunities designed to promote social and emotional growth. Through its faculty and administration, the school strives to maintain a collaborative atmosphere that encourages parental involvement and community partnership, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school.

635

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hickory Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	453
Hispanic	43
Black	56
Asian	23
Two or More	60

White
453 (71.3%)
Two or More
60 (9.4%)
Black
56 (8.8%)
Hispanic
43 (6.8%)
Asian
23 (3.6%)

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:	Harford County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)638-4170
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	635
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	148
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 113

Grade 5 118

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hickory Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	90
Grade 1	93
Grade 2	110
Grade 3	111
Grade 4	113
Grade 5	118

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hickory Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	302	47.6%
Male	333	52.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)