- Enrollment
- 1,690
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hagerstown, MD
Old Forge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Old Forge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240066001277
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Old Forge Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 14
- schools in Hagerstown · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 30.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Old Forge Elementary has class sizes larger than 87% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Old Forge Elementary ranks #2 of 14 schools in Hagerstown, MD.
School address
District: Washington County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240066001277 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Old Forge Elementary grew from 327 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 240066001277 · Hagerstown, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 17.7:1 · 30.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: South Hagerstown High (1,690 students)
Old Forge Elementary grew from 327 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Old Forge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Hagersto
South Hagerstown High
1,690 students
- North Hagersto
North Hagerstown High
1,583 students
- Williamsport H
Williamsport High
1,061 students
- Western Height
Western Heights Middle
883 students
- E. Russell Hic
E. Russell Hicks Middle
841 students
- This school 354
Old Forge Elementary
354 students
What this shows Old Forge Elementary reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Old Forge Elementary compares
Old Forge Elementary 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.6% | ▼ 38% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Maryland - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,937
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 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.2, Old Forge Elementary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington County Public Schools reports $17,937 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Old Forge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hagerstown High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hagerstown High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamsport High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Heights Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| E. Russell Hicks Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Old Forge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,583
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 883
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Hagerstown
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pangborn Elementary
Standard public school
749 students 15:1 students per teacher
Salem Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
713 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Rockland Woods Elementary
Standard public school
655 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary
Standard public school
579 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Lincolnshire Elementary
Standard public school
503 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Jonathan Hager Elementary
Standard public school
498 students 17.2:1 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 (~354 students)
Frequently asked questions about Old Forge Elementary
How many students attend Old Forge Elementary?
Old Forge Elementary has 354 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hagerstown, MD. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Old Forge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Old Forge Elementary is 17.7:1, which is 22% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Old Forge Elementary?
30.6% of students at Old Forge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Old Forge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Old Forge Elementary is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Hagerstown, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Old Forge Elementary?
Old Forge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Old Forge Elementary rank among schools in Hagerstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Old Forge Elementary ranks #2 of 14 schools in Hagerstown, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hagerstown on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington County Public Schools?
Besides Old Forge Elementary, Washington County Public Schools also operates South Hagerstown High (1,690 students), North Hagerstown High (1,583 students), and Williamsport High (1,061 students). See the Washington County Public Schools district page for the complete list.