Old Post Road Elementary

2706 Old Philadelphia Rd
Abingdon, MD 21009

842 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

William Paca/Old Post Road Elementary School, located in Abingdon, Maryland, is a public school serving students in Harford County. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, focusing on foundational academic development and the social-emotional well-being of its diverse student body. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for future academic success while encouraging community engagement and parental involvement.

The school places a strong emphasis on creating a collaborative atmosphere where teachers, staff, and families work together to meet the individual needs of every student. Beyond standard core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science, William Paca/Old Post Road often promotes enrichment opportunities that help students develop critical thinking and character skills. As an integral part of the Abingdon community, the school strives to provide a safe and nurturing space that encourages curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.

842

Total Students

59.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Old Post Road Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	177
Hispanic	161
Black	383
Asian	22
Two or More	88
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	2

Black
383 (45.5 %)
White
177 (21.0 %)
Hispanic
161 (19.1 %)
Two or More
88 (10.5 %)
Asian
22 (2.6 %)
American Indian
9 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Harford County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)612-1566
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	842
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	644
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 99

Kindergarten 131

Grade 1 128

Grade 2 134

Grade 3 130

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 106

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Old Post Road Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	99
Kindergarten	131
Grade 1	128
Grade 2	134
Grade 3	130
Grade 4	114
Grade 5	106

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Old Post Road Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	409	48.6%
Male	433	51.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)