JONATHAN HAGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Jonathan Hager 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 408 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 27 teachers, Jonathan Hager 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.

Jonathan Hager Elementary School, located in Hagerstown, Maryland, is a public school serving students in the Washington County Public Schools (WCPS) district. Named after the founder of Hagerstown, the school is situated in a residential area and functions as a foundational pillar for its local community, focusing on early childhood and elementary education. It provides a structured academic environment designed to foster core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and social development for children in the surrounding neighborhoods.

Like many schools in the WCPS system, Jonathan Hager Elementary emphasizes a supportive learning atmosphere that integrates classroom instruction with social-emotional growth. The school typically offers a variety of resources, including specialized support services and extracurricular opportunities, aimed at addressing the diverse needs of its student body. By focusing on school-community partnerships and a commitment to academic standards, the institution strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school while maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student engagement.

For more information, contact Jonathan Hager Elementary at (301) 766-8440 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.