Old Post Road Elementary

2706 Old Philadelphia Rd
Abingdon, MD 21009

850 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.

850

Total Students

66.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Old Post Road Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	196
Hispanic	207
Black	335
Asian	18
Two or More	85
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	3

Black
335 (39.4%)
Hispanic
207 (24.4%)
White
196 (23.1%)
Two or More
85 (10.0%)
Asian
18 (2.1%)
American Indian
6 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)

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:	850
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
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 79

Kindergarten 110

Grade 1 135

Grade 2 146

Grade 3 116

Grade 4 126

Grade 5 138

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Old Post Road Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	79
Kindergarten	110
Grade 1	135
Grade 2	146
Grade 3	116
Grade 4	126
Grade 5	138

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Old Post Road Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	400	47.1%
Male	450	52.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)