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Old Forge Elementary School

21615 OLD FORGE RD, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21742

About Old Forge Elementary School

Old Forge Elementary School in Hagerstown, Maryland, is a public school for kids in pre-K through 5th grade. There are 353 students at Old Forge Elementary, and the student-teacher ratio is 17:1, which is the same as the average for all schools in Washington County. The school's academic program is well-rounded and focuses on basic reading, writing, and math skills, as well as social and emotional growth. It also pushes families and communities to get involved by holding events and forming partnerships. According to U.S. News & World Report, 32% of students did well in math, and 52% did well in reading. This puts the school right at or just above the average for Maryland, making it one of the best schools in Maryland. About 18% of the students are from minority groups, and they come from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds. Each student costs the school about $16,000 a year on average. People know that Old Forge Elementary School is friendly, has good grades, and always works to help students grow. It is in a quiet neighborhood with affordable homes and a close-knit community.

Old Forge Elementary School Contact Information

Address

21615 OLD FORGE RD, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21742

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Phone

(301) 766-8273

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 32%
Reading 52%
State average proficiency is 32% in Math and 52% in Reading.
21
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
15
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
353
Total Students
$81624
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 67 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Old Forge Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:55 AM to 2:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:40 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 85.6%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 6.4%
Black 1.8%
Two+ Races 5.5%
Native Am. 1%
White
85.6%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
6.4%
Black
1.8%
Two+ Races
5.5%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 353
43.4%
153 Female
56.6%
200 Male

Student Population

353 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

304 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The school’s parent district, Washington County Public Schools (WCPS), reported that it “outperforms the state average in Maryland School Report Card results.” This achievement was shared on the school’s website under their News section

FAQ

Q1. What are some ways to encourage student leadership?

Students have responsibilities in the classroom, do service work, and have chances to lead school-wide projects.

Q2. What do you do to keep students interested?

Ans. To keep students interested and confident, teachers use rewards, praise systems, and setting goals.

Q3. How does the school help with learning about emotions and social skills?

Ans. Daily activities include lessons on how to deal with emotions, time for reflection, and time to talk to other students.

Q4. What kinds of family involvement are encouraged?

Families can volunteer, go to events, or do learning activities at home.

Q5. How do you celebrate in the classroom?

Ans. The school puts on simple, all-inclusive parties that encourage teamwork and gratitude.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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