At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 515
461
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
89%+36.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Bester Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Hagerstown, Maryland. The school enrolls 461 students. It is part of the Washington County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maryland state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
89% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictWashington County Public Schools
County24043
CityHagerstown
ZIP21740
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240066001253
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment461
White34.6%
Hispanic / Latino19.4%
Black / African American26.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races19.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
34.6%
Hispanic
19.4%
Black
26.3%
Two+
19.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.