Enrollment
850
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Abingdon, MD
Old Post Road Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Old Post Road Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240039000716
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Old Post Road Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Abingdon · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 75.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Old Post Road Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Old Post Road Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Abingdon, MD.
School address
District: Harford County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240039000716 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.9%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Old Post Road Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Old Post Road Elementary
Old Post Road Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Abingdon, Maryland, enrolling 850 students.
At 14.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Maryland median, within a few percentage points of the 14.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 75.9% of students qualify for free meals, 55% above the Maryland average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 850 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 171 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #110.
Its student body is led by African American (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 425 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.3% 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 Abingdon's public schools, it stands alongside Abingdon Elementary (641 students): Old Post Road Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.4:1 vs 13.6:1).
Harford County Public Schools also operates Edgewood High (1,440 students) and Aberdeen High (1,396 students) alongside Old Post Road Elementary.
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 Old Post Road Elementary compares
Old Post Road Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.9% | ▲ 55% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 850 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
850
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 49% in Maryland - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 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.
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
African American 39.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
White 23.1%
Two or More 10.0%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 39.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.1, Old Post Road Elementary 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 Old Post Road Elementary.
$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 Old Post Road Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aberdeen High | Larger | Lower 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Harford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Old Post Road Elementary'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 Abingdon
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~850 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Old Post Road Elementary
How many students attend Old Post Road Elementary?
Old Post Road Elementary has 850 students enrolled. It is a public school in Abingdon, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Old Post Road Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Old Post Road Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 8% 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 Old Post Road Elementary?
75.9% of students at Old Post Road Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Old Post Road Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Old Post Road Elementary is African American at 39.4% of enrollment, in Abingdon, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Old Post Road Elementary?
Old Post Road Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Old Post Road Elementary rank among public schools in Abingdon?
By Resource Investment Index, Old Post Road Elementary ranks #3 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. See all public schools in Abingdon on the city page.
Is Old Post Road Elementary a good school?
Old Post Road Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. 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 Old Post Road 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.
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