Enrollment
122
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aberdeen, MD
Center for Educational Opportunity
Federal NCES profile for Center for Educational Opportunity, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240039000480
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Center for Educational Opportunity earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Maryland.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Aberdeen · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.4:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 82.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Center for Educational Opportunity has class sizes smaller than 97% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Center for Educational Opportunity ranks #1 of 5 schools in Aberdeen, MD.
School address
District: Harford County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240039000480 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.4:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-56% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.1%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Center for Educational Opportunity compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Center for Educational Opportunity
Center for Educational Opportunity is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Aberdeen, Maryland, enrolling 122 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.4:1, Center for Educational Opportunity is leaner than roughly 97% of Maryland schools and 56% under the state's 14.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 82.1% of students qualify for free meals, 68% above the Maryland average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Maryland schools, with 122 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and African American (32%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 122 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 71.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Harford County Public Schools spends $15,192 per pupil, 26% below the Maryland average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Aberdeen's public schools, it stands alongside G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale (528 students): Center for Educational Opportunity is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (6.4:1 vs 14.3:1).
Harford County Public Schools also operates Edgewood High (1,440 students) and Aberdeen High (1,396 students) alongside Center for Educational Opportunity.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Center for Educational Opportunity compares
Center for Educational Opportunity on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.4:1 | ▼ 56% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.1% | ▲ 68% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 122 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.4:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
122
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.4:1
students per teacher
- 56% below state mean
Top 3% in Maryland - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
71.3%
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
$15,192
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 122 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 42.6%
African American 32.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 10.7%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Center for Educational Opportunity is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harford County Public Schools, which includes Center for Educational Opportunity.
$15,192
Per student
-26%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.6%
State 35.4%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Center for Educational Opportunity Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aberdeen High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bel Air High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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 Center for Educational Opportunity's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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 Aberdeen
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale
Standard public school
528 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Bakerfield Elementary
Standard public school
460 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Halls Cross Roads Elementary
Standard public school
425 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Swan Creek School
Standard public school
368 students 7.7:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~122 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Center for Educational Opportunity
How many students attend Center for Educational Opportunity?
Center for Educational Opportunity has 122 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Aberdeen, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center for Educational Opportunity?
The student-teacher ratio at Center for Educational Opportunity is 6.4:1, which is 56% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 59% 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 Center for Educational Opportunity?
82.1% of students at Center for Educational Opportunity are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Center for Educational Opportunity?
The largest demographic group at Center for Educational Opportunity is White at 42.6% of enrollment, in Aberdeen, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Center for Educational Opportunity?
Center for Educational Opportunity has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Center for Educational Opportunity rank among schools in Aberdeen?
By Resource Investment Index, Center for Educational Opportunity ranks #1 of 5 schools in Aberdeen, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Aberdeen on the city page.
Is Center for Educational Opportunity a good school?
Center for Educational Opportunity earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Maryland. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Harford County Public Schools?
Besides Center for Educational Opportunity, 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.
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