Old Forge Elementary

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Old Forge Elementary ranks 234 th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Old Forge Elementary is a public elementary school in Hagerstown, Maryland, serving 327 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Washington County Public Schools district, which is ranked 12th out of 25 districts in the state.

Old Forge Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency, with 47.2% of students proficient or better in Mathematics and 53.4% in English Language Arts (ELA), compared to 25.6% and 53% for the district, and 24.1% and 48.4% for the state, respectively. The school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate of 40% is also significantly higher than the district's 26% and the state's 23.9%. However, the school has a predominantly white student population, with only 1.83% African American and 6.42% Hispanic students, which is lower than nearby schools like Bester Elementary and Salem Avenue Elementary, which have significantly higher percentages of students from low-income families.

The higher academic performance and spending per student at Old Forge Elementary, which has increased from $11,717 in 2018-2019 to $14,517 in 2020-2021, suggest that the school serves a more affluent community. This socioeconomic difference presents both opportunities and challenges for the district, as collaboration between Old Forge Elementary and the nearby schools could help address achievement gaps and promote more equitable educational opportunities for all students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

21615 Old Forge Rd
Hagerstown, MD 21742

(301) 766-8273

District: Washington County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
234^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,599

Students who attend Old Forge Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Smithsburg Middle
High:	Smithsburg High

Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Number of students: 353

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.9%

Hispanic:

8.5%

Two or more races:

5.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Old Forge Elementary ranks better than 72.8% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 7^th among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Washington County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.1. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.9%), Hispanic (8.5%), two or more races (5.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Old Forge Elementary is 16.8. 20 elementary schools in the Washington County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Old Forge Elementary employs 21 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Old Forge Elementary is $15,599. 16 elementary schools in the Washington County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Old Forge Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Washington County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington County Public Schools 12^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Old Forge Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Old Forge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	34.60	584^th	803	27.3%
2005	22.49	652^nd	805	19.0%
2006	17.50	688^th	804	14.4%
2007	21.20	685^th	818	16.3%
2008	74.74	216^th	838	74.2%
2009	74.97	208^th	850	75.5%
2010	80.37	128^th	855	85.0%
2011	73.06	208^th	853	75.6%
2012	72.39	223^rd	857	74.0%
2013	65.45	303^rd	847	64.2%
2014	69.16	297^th	867	65.7%
2015	71.32	239^th	859	72.2%
2016	68.39	258^th	845	69.5%
2017	56.08	339^th	847	60.0%
2018	57.42	330^th	857	61.5%
2019	71.45	237^th	853	72.2%
2021	42.19	344^th	802	57.1%
2022	72.27	249^th	862	71.1%
2023	43.92	424^th	855	50.4%
2024	71.10	234^th	859	72.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Old Forge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	45.73	313^th	796	60.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Old Forge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	43.15	337^th	788	57.2%

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Rank History for White students at Old Forge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	26.95	374^th	528	29.2%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Old Forge Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	259	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	261
1990	260	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	260
1991	274	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	275
1992	260	2	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	266
1993	284	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	288
1994	264	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	269
1995	380	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	382
1996	380	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	382
1997	415	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	418
1998	401	1	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	406
1999	392	2	1	3	3	n/a	n/a	401
2000	394	5	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	405
2001	394	7	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	408
2002	360	7	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	372
2003	360	7	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	372
2004	334	47	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	387
2005	382	7	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	397
2006	356	8	4	5	1	n/a	n/a	374
2007	370	7	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	388
2008	361	14	7	6	0	n/a	n/a	388
2009	371	12	8	5	0	n/a	n/a	396
2010	346	15	7	7	3	n/a	n/a	378
2011	320	8	3	5	2	0	10	348
2012	290	12	1	4	2	0	6	315
2013	294	11	2	4	0	0	5	316
2014	288	10	4	5	0	0	5	312
2015	271	12	4	10	0	0	6	303
2016	275	13	4	7	0	0	6	305
2017	298	14	5	9	0	0	13	339
2018	315	15	4	11	0	0	14	359
2019	332	15	2	10	0	0	15	374
2020	299	10	1	13	0	0	12	335
2021	265	5	0	17	0	0	11	298
2022	302	7	1	12	1	0	17	340
2023	280	6	1	21	1	0	18	327
2024	289	11	1	30	1	0	21	353

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Old Forge Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	261	14.0	18.6	n/a
1990	260	14.0	18.5	9.6
1991	275	14.0	19.6	11.6
1992	266	15.0	17.7	12
1993	288	14.0	20.6	11.1
1994	269	14.0	19.2	11.5
1995	382	18.5	20.6	13.1
1996	382	18.5	20.6	13.1
1997	418	18.5	22.6	12
1998	406	18.5	21.9	12.8
1999	401	18.5	21.7	16.7
2000	405	24.5	16.5	22
2001	408	25.5	16.0	21.6
2002	372	25.5	14.6	19.1
2003	372	25.5	14.6	19.1
2004	387	22.5	17.2	20.7
2005	397	22.0	18.0	18.4
2006	374	23.0	16.3	16.6
2007	388	23.5	16.5	18.8
2008	388	25.0	15.5	18.8
2009	396	25.0	15.8	19.7
2010	378	25.0	15.1	27.2
2011	348	23.0	15.1	22.7
2012	315	20.0	15.7	27.9
2013	316	19.0	16.6	29.7
2014	312	20.0	15.6	29.5
2015	303	20.0	15.1	28.4
2016	305	18.0	16.9	28.5
2017	339	18.3	18.4	28.3
2018	359	20.0	17.9	26.2
2019	374	21.0	17.8	28.3
2020	335	22.0	15.2	30.4
2021	298	20.0	14.9	31.5
2022	340	20.0	17.0	27.6
2023	327	20.0	16.3	35.2
2024	353	21.0	16.8	41.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Old Forge Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	261	14.0	18.6	n/a
1990	260	14.0	18.5	9.6
1991	275	14.0	19.6	11.6
1992	266	15.0	17.7	12
1993	288	14.0	20.6	11.1
1994	269	14.0	19.2	11.5
1995	382	18.5	20.6	13.1
1996	382	18.5	20.6	13.1
1997	418	18.5	22.6	12
1998	406	18.5	21.9	12.8
1999	401	18.5	21.7	16.7
2000	405	24.5	16.5	22
2001	408	25.5	16.0	21.6
2002	372	25.5	14.6	19.1
2003	372	25.5	14.6	19.1
2004	387	22.5	17.2	20.7
2005	397	22.0	18.0	18.4
2006	374	23.0	16.3	16.6
2007	388	23.5	16.5	18.8
2008	388	25.0	15.5	18.8
2009	396	25.0	15.8	19.7
2010	378	25.0	15.1	27.2
2011	348	23.0	15.1	22.7
2012	315	20.0	15.7	27.9
2013	316	19.0	16.6	29.7
2014	312	20.0	15.6	29.5
2015	303	20.0	15.1	28.4
2016	305	18.0	16.9	28.5
2017	339	18.3	18.4	28.3
2018	359	20.0	17.9	26.2
2019	374	21.0	17.8	28.3
2020	335	22.0	15.2	30.4
2021	298	20.0	14.9	31.5
2022	340	20.0	17.0	27.6
2023	327	20.0	16.3	35.2
2024	353	21.0	16.8	41.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Old Forge Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$678 (5.8%)	$11,038 (94.2%)	$11,717
2020	$646 (5.2%)	$11,743 (95.0%)	$12,362
2021	$1,521 (10.5%)	$13,023 (89.7%)	$14,517
2022	$1,065 (8.0%)	$12,298 (92.0%)	$13,363
2023	$1,624 (10.4%)	$13,975 (89.6%)	$15,599

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Old Forge Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 237^th of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 424^th of 855 Elementary schools	21.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	374	327	12.6%
African American	15	6	60%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	10	21	110%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	332	280	15.7%
Two or More Races	15	18	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.3%	35.2%	6.8%

Schools Near Old Forge Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)				MCAP English Language Arts (2024)				MCAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Old Forge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	21615 Old Forge Rd	Hagerstown	21742	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8273	353	21	16.8	41.6%	289 (81.9%)	11 (3.1%)	30 (8.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.9%)	71.1	234^th of 859 public elementary schools	72.8%		43.9	424^th of 855 public elementary schools	50.4%	190	52.9	42.3	46.7	47.2	38.0	55.8	64.4	53.4	40.0	$15,599	$1,624	$13,975
Smithsburg Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	67 N Main St	Smithsburg	21783	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8329	367	23	16.1	45.0%	299 (81.5%)	12 (3.3%)	28 (7.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.8%)	66.5	265^th of 859 public elementary schools	69.2%		72	222^nd of 855 public elementary schools	74.0%	43	34.0	45.9	45.6	42.1	45.3	54.1	59.6	53.2	37.3	$14,460	$1,307	$13,153
Potomac Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	301 E Magnolia Ave	Hagerstown	21742	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8305	336	19	17.3	74.4%	140 (41.7%)	72 (21.4%)	66 (19.6%)	9 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (14.6%)	40.6	451^st of 859 public elementary schools	47.5%		57.8	315^th of 855 public elementary schools	63.2%	136	33.9	25.0	27.1	29.1	47.3	37.2	39.6	41.8	18.4	$13,768	$1,174	$12,594
Paramount Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	19410 Longmeadow Rd	Hagerstown	21742	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8289	416	27	15.2	50.2%	223 (53.6%)	74 (17.8%)	66 (15.9%)	14 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (9.4%)	78	183^rd of 859 public elementary schools	78.7%		75.1	205^th of 855 public elementary schools	76.0%	22	52.5	45.3	38.9	45.2	68.3	81.0	63.9	70.8	33.3	$17,071	$1,446	$15,625
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	1311 Yale Drive	Hagerstown	21742	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 766-8668	584	45	12.9	77.1%	157 (26.9%)	180 (30.8%)	133 (22.8%)	25 (4.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	88 (15.1%)								(n/a)										$19,855	$3,967	$15,888
Eastern Elementary	Public	3-5	1320 Yale Dr	Hagerstown	21742	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 766-8122	440	33	13.4	82.0%	116 (26.4%)	140 (31.8%)	101 (23.0%)	12 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (15.9%)	37	470^th of 859 public elementary schools	45.3%		36.4	494^th of 855 public elementary schools	42.2%	24	30.8	20.4	21.0	23.8	38.2	43.3	46.0	42.7	17.9	$19,418	$3,537	$15,881
Pangborn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	195 Pangborn Blvd	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 766-8282	711	52	13.6	79.9%	269 (37.8%)	146 (20.5%)	185 (26.0%)	13 (1.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	95 (13.4%)	29.1	546^th of 859 public elementary schools	36.4%		25.3	589^th of 855 public elementary schools	31.1%	43	28.0	21.1	17.5	22.3	36.1	32.1	33.7	34.0	17.6	$18,794	$3,453	$15,341
Fountaindale Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	901 Northern Ave	Hagerstown	21742	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 766-8156	414	26	15.9	53.9%	198 (47.8%)	71 (17.1%)	74 (17.9%)	22 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (11.8%)	85	121^st of 859 public elementary schools	85.9%		86	114^th of 855 public elementary schools	86.7%	7	65.7	46.4	52.4	54.8	66.7	65.2	67.7	66.5	47.6	$17,351	$1,341	$16,010
Bester Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	385 Mill St	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 766-8001	461	42	10.9	88.9%	148 (32.1%)	124 (26.9%)	96 (20.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	91 (19.7%)	11.3	800^th of 859 public elementary schools	6.9%		14.1	746^th of 855 public elementary schools	12.7%	54	11.0	11.5	7.5	10.1	16.7	17.9	18.8	17.8	9.1	$21,025	$4,814	$16,211
Salem Avenue Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1323 Salem Ave Ext	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 766-8313	705	50	13.9	87.1%	225 (31.9%)	146 (20.7%)	189 (26.8%)	8 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	136 (19.3%)	32	515^th of 859 public elementary schools	40.0%		35	509^th of 855 public elementary schools	40.5%	6	34.3	16.0	21.6	23.9	41.7	36.3	37.9	38.5	10.7	$18,536	$3,803	$14,733

Frequently Asked Questions about Old Forge Elementary

What district is Old Forge Elementary in?

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Is Old Forge Elementary a good school?

Old Forge Elementary ranks 234^th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Old Forge Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 353 students attended Old Forge Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Old Forge Elementary attend?

Students who attend Old Forge Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Smithsburg Middle
High : Smithsburg High

What is the racial makeup of Old Forge Elementary?

Students at Old Forge Elementary are 82% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American.

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