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
Tärkeät tosiasiat
SectorPublic
Koulun tyyppi—
Tason Elementary
Grade Span-1–5
PiirikuntaWashington County Public Schools
County24043
Kaupungin kaupunkiHagerstown
ZIP21740
Charter School -koulussa.No
Magnet School on Magnet School.No
Otsikko INo
NCES School ID240066001253
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment461
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
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.
FRL %89%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)