Northfield Elementary School

Northfield Elementary front entrance in Ellicott City.

Northfield Elementary School hosts around 750 students in Kindergarten through 5th grade.

The PTA raised funds by selling personalized bricks to families.

Northfield Elementary is registered with the Howard County government as a Monarch habitat.

On the weekends you can find local families playing on the Northfield Elementary playground.

With a mission of inclusion, Northfield Elementary students have a Buddy Bench on the blacktop.

Northfield Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

9125 Northfield Rd, Ellicott City, MD

Howard County Public Schools

5.0

4.1

749 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
60%

Reading Proficiency
72%

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

72%

Math Proficiency

60%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

15:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

1.9%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

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

5.0 Works Here

5/9/2020

You will fall in love with our robust offerings and academics upon stepping into our LEAD certified and Eco-friendly school. Staff, students, and parents create a culture of positivity, respect, and the ability to stretch a Growth Mindset.

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5.0 parent

8/16/2025

My children felt challenged and supported. Their teachers were invested in their success.

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...

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Median Lot Size

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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. Annual tuition is $0. 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 $771,211. 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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