Broad Ford Elementary

www.gcps.net/Domain/9

559 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Broad Ford Elementary School, located in Oakland, Maryland, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Garrett County Public Schools system. Nestled in a rural mountain community, the school focuses on providing a supportive and student-centered learning environment. Its curriculum is designed to meet state academic standards while fostering the social and emotional development of its elementary-aged students, ensuring they are prepared for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Broad Ford Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and a collaborative relationship between home and school. The institution benefits from being part of the broader Garrett County school district, which prioritizes resource sharing and specialized support services. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and character development, the school strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best and engage actively with their local environment.

559

Total Students

44.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Broad Ford Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	532
Hispanic	10
Black	4
Two or More	13

White
532 (95.2 %)
Two or More
13 (2.3 %)
Hispanic
10 (1.8 %)
Black
4 (0.7 %)

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:	Garrett County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)334-9445
Website:	http://www.gcps.net/Domain/9
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	559
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	332
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* 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 79

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 77