- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Abingdon, MD
Abingdon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Abingdon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240039000162
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abingdon Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Abingdon · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Abingdon Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Abingdon Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Abingdon, MD.
School address
District: Harford County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240039000162 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Abingdon Elementary held near 674 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 47.3 → 47.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 240039000162 · Abingdon, MD Other · MID · TRAD
641 enr · 13.6:1 · 43.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Edgewood High (1,440 students)
Abingdon Elementary held near 674 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 47.3 → 47.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Abingdon Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edgewood High
Edgewood High
1,440 students
- Aberdeen High
Aberdeen High
1,396 students
- Bel Air High
Bel Air High
1,341 students
- C. Milton Wrig
C. Milton Wright High
1,291 students
- North Harford
North Harford High
1,204 students
- This school
Abingdon Elementary
641 students
What this shows Abingdon Elementary reports 641 students on the CCD universe file.
How Abingdon Elementary compares
Abingdon Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▼ 10% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 641 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
641
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in Maryland - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,493
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 641 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.2%
African American 27.6%
Two or More 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Asian 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Abingdon Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harford County Public Schools reports $17,493 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Abingdon Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aberdeen High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bel Air High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| C. Milton Wright High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Harford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Abingdon Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,341
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Abingdon
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~641 students)
Frequently asked questions about Abingdon Elementary
How many students attend Abingdon Elementary?
Abingdon Elementary has 641 students enrolled. It is a public school in Abingdon, MD. CCD year-over-year: 658 (2022-23) → 674 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abingdon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Abingdon Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Abingdon Elementary?
43.9% of students at Abingdon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abingdon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Abingdon Elementary is White at 45.2% of enrollment, in Abingdon, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abingdon Elementary?
Abingdon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Abingdon Elementary rank among public schools in Abingdon?
By Resource Investment Index, Abingdon Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Abingdon, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Harford County Public Schools?
Besides Abingdon Elementary, Harford County Public Schools also operates Edgewood High (1,440 students), Aberdeen High (1,396 students), and Bel Air High (1,341 students). See the Harford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.