Northfield Elementary School

Northfield Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
9125 Northfield Rd,  Ellicott City, MD
Howard County Public Schools
5.0
4.0
749 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
60%
Reading Proficiency
72%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
60%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
49
Full Time Teachers
49
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.9%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
736:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
49%
White
44.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
30.1%
Two or more races
8.8%
Black
8.6%
Hispanic
7.9%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 Alum
2/6/2025
Northfield was an excellent experience for me since everyone was friendly and teachers genuinely wanted to see their students thrive in their classes and beyond. I felt very prepared for middle school after completing K-5 at this school.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 10 Reviews
4.0 student
11/7/2019
Though this is not the best school, it is pretty decent and is effective in academics and making character. I know this because I went to this school two years ago.
3.0 parent
3/6/2016
Things have gone downhill in the past 2 years. Not a warm feeling that was there previously. Kids can't be kids there, all is academic. Very little done to allow kids to be kids in younger grades. Overcrowded in several grades, 30+ kids. Not the best anymore.
5.0 parent
10/1/2014
In response to the previous reviewer: okay, school probably should have contacted you to verify alternate dismissal plan. But I personally think it is parents' responsibility for sending a note every time there is a deviation from the norm, just to be on the safe side. I always do this unless the ho...
3.0 parent
4/15/2014
The school is indeed run like a military camp. I actually believe it's more like a prison. I went to this elementary school as a child and I am so disappointed in my experience here thus far. My son was sent home on the bus when he was supposed to be staying for an after-school activity that we had...

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Northfield Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Ellicott City, MD, in the Ellicott City neighborhood, and is served by the Howard County Public Schools in Maryland. The school has a total enrollment of 749 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 60% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Northfield Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $751,832. Discover additional schools in the area, like Howard High School, Mount Hebron High School, Dunloggin Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Ellicott City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Northfield Elementary School.

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