- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Center for Educational Opportunity grew from 39 students in 2022-23 to 87 in 2023-24 (+123.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 240039000480 · Aberdeen, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
122 enr · 6.4:1 · 82.1% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Edgewood High (1,440 students)
Center for Educational Opportunity grew from 39 students in 2022-23 to 87 in 2023-24 (+123.1%). Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Center for Educational Opportunity 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 122
Center for Educational Opportunity
122 students
What this shows Center for Educational Opportunity reports 122 students on the CCD universe file.
How Center for Educational Opportunity compares
Center for Educational Opportunity is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 1,396
- 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
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 (~122 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 39 (2022-23) → 87 (2023-24), up 48.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.