Deerfield Elementary

2307 Willoughby Beach Rd
Edgewood, MD 21040

708 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Deerfield Elementary School, located at 2307 Willoughby Beach Rd in Edgewood, Maryland, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Harford County Public Schools district. The school is situated in a residential area of Edgewood and is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment for students in the primary grade levels. Its mission focuses on fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and a strong sense of community among its diverse student body.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, offering a curriculum that aligns with state standards while incorporating extracurricular opportunities to engage students outside the classroom. By prioritizing collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding community, Deerfield Elementary strives to prepare its students for future success in middle school and beyond, maintaining a commitment to inclusive practices and student achievement.

708

Total Students

55.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Deerfield Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	137
Hispanic	130
Black	349
Asian	8
Two or More	84

Black
349 (49.3%)
White
137 (19.4%)
Hispanic
130 (18.4%)
Two or More
84 (11.9%)
Asian
8 (1.1%)

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)612-1535
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	708
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	492
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 72

Kindergarten 94

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 111

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 116