At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 512
545
Total Enrollment
State avg: 54%
88%+34.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Magnolia Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Joppa, Maryland. The school enrolls 545 students. It is part of the Harford County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maryland state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
88% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictHarford County Public Schools
County24025
CityJoppa
ZIP21085
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240039000706
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment545
White10.6%
Hispanic / Latino13.0%
Black / African American62.8%
Asian0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races12.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
10.6%
Hispanic
13.0%
Black
62.8%
Asian
0.7%
Two+
12.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.