BESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Bester Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Washington County Public Schools school district, located in Hagerstown, MD with about 618 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 39 teachers, Bester Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Bester Elementary School, located at 385 Mill St in Hagerstown, Maryland, is a public school serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Washington County Public Schools system. The school is known for its focus on community integration and student support, acting as a "community school" that provides various resources to help address the holistic needs of its student population and their families.

The school environment at Bester emphasizes academic growth alongside social-emotional development. With a commitment to fostering a positive learning culture, the faculty and staff work to provide inclusive classroom settings and targeted interventions to ensure that every student has the tools necessary to succeed. By partnering with local organizations and maintaining strong communication with families, Bester Elementary strives to bridge educational gaps and create a supportive foundation for its students in the Hagerstown community.

For more information, contact Bester Elementary at (301) 766-8001 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

385 Mill St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
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BESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hagerstown, MD with about 618 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
618
Teachers:
39
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 618 students

White
43.4%
Black or African American
28.8%
Two or more races
16.2%
Hispanic/Latino
11.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Asian
0.2%

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.