Forest Hill Elementary

451 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Forest Hill Elementary School, located on Rocks Road in Forest Hill, Maryland, is a public elementary school serving students in Harford County. As part of the Harford County Public Schools system, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. It serves as a central hub for families in the immediate area, offering a traditional curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to middle school while addressing diverse learning needs.

The school is characterized by its focus on cultivating a strong partnership between educators, students, and parents. Forest Hill Elementary typically provides a range of extracurricular opportunities and support services, aiming to create a well-rounded educational experience. With a commitment to the mission of the broader school district, the staff prioritizes student well-being and the achievement of state educational standards, striving to ensure that every child has the tools necessary to succeed in a collaborative and inclusive classroom setting.

451

Total Students

31.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest Hill Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	360
Hispanic	29
Black	17
Asian	15
Two or More	30

White
360 (79.8%)
Two or More
30 (6.7%)
Hispanic
29 (6.4%)
Black
17 (3.8%)
Asian
15 (3.3%)

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)638-4166
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	66
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 72

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Forest Hill Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	71
Grade 3	90
Grade 4	77
Grade 5	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Forest Hill Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	213	47.2%
Male	238	52.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)