At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 512
708
Total Enrollment
State avg: 54%
75%+20.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Deerfield Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Edgewood, Maryland. The school enrolls 708 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
12.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictHarford County Public Schools
County24025
CityEdgewood
ZIP21040
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240039000686
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment708
White19.4%
Hispanic / Latino18.4%
Black / African American49.3%
Asian1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races11.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
19.4%
Hispanic
18.4%
Black
49.3%
Asian
1.1%
Two+
11.9%
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.