At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 515
714
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
74%+21.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.2:1
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 714 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
13.2:1 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 Enrollment714
White22.0%
Hispanic / Latino15.1%
Black / African American48.9%
Asian1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Two or More Races12.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
22.0%
Hispanic
15.1%
Black
48.9%
Asian
1.0%
Two+
12.8%
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.