At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 515
892
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
80%+27.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Old Post Road Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Abingdon, Maryland. The school enrolls 892 students. It is part of the Harford County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
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
13.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
80% 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
CityAbingdon
ZIP21009
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240039000716
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment892
White21.0%
Hispanic / Latino19.1%
Black / African American45.5%
Asian2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races10.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
21.0%
Hispanic
19.1%
Black
45.5%
Asian
2.6%
Two+
10.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
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.