Darlington Elementary

2119 Shuresville Rd
Darlington, MD 21034

96 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Darlington Elementary School, located at 2119 Shuresville Rd in Darlington, Maryland, serves as a focal point for the small, rural community in northern Harford County. As part of the Harford County Public Schools system, the school is known for its tight-knit environment and traditional academic setting. Its location in the historic village of Darlington allows for a unique community-centered atmosphere, where the school often benefits from strong parental involvement and a close connection to the surrounding neighborhood.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging student growth in a nurturing, small-school setting. By maintaining a focus on personalized attention and community values, Darlington Elementary aims to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school. Its rural campus provides a quiet, focused backdrop for education, making it a cornerstone of the local community’s identity.

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Darlington Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	83
Hispanic	6
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	4

White
83 (86.5%)
Hispanic
6 (6.2%)
Two or More
4 (4.2%)
Black
2 (2.1%)
Asian
1 (1.0%)

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)638-3700
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	96
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	35
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 20

Grade 1 14

Grade 2 16

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 15

Grade 5 9

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Darlington Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	20
Grade 1	14
Grade 2	16
Grade 3	22
Grade 4	15
Grade 5	9

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Darlington Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	32	33.3%
Male	64	66.7%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th