What grades does Broad Ford Elementary serve?

As a Primary school, Broad Ford Elementary serves students in Oakland, MD. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Broad Ford Elementary located?

You can find Broad Ford Elementary in Oakland, MD.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Broad Ford Elementary?

At Broad Ford Elementary, there are approximately 12.2 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Oakland, MD?

Broad Ford Elementary is among the schools serving Oakland, MD. The school is part of the local school system.

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Broad Ford Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27

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Oakland, MD 21550

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Upcoming Events

Nov

Tue

Staff Development - Three-Hour Early Student Dismissalhalf_dayDistrict-wide

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Nov

Wed

National Education Support Professionals DayStaff DayDistrict-wide

Nov

Fri

ESP Support Professionals DayStaff DayDistrict-wide

Nov

Wed

Three-Hour Early Dismissalhalf_dayDistrict-wide

Nov

Thu

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov

Fri

Thanksgiving Break - GCPS ClosedBreakDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

547

Student:Teacher

12.2:1

Locale

Town

District

Garrett County Public Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

67.3%

Phone

(301)334-9445

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

16%

21th percentile in MD

Math Proficiency

13%

43th percentile in MD

Chronic Absenteeism

13.0%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

28 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.5:1

Near average in MD

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

522

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

1.5

Nurses

School Resource Officers

0.5

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,520

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$10,692

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$23,069

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 16%State 44%Local 41%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

20.1%

Below 150% poverty line

4.6%

Unemployment rate

5.8%

Uninsured residents

9.7%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

399

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

349

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

64%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

106 (30%)

Speech/Language Impairment

102 (29%)

Other Health Impairment

41 (12%)

Emotional Disturbance

8 (2%)

Intellectual Disability

8 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

601

Current enrollment

Stable(+3% 5yr)

Coming Up

Tue, Nov 10, 2026

Staff Development - Three-Hour Early Student Dismissal

Review the school notice for early dismissal time and any schedule changes.

half_day

Wed, Nov 18, 2026

National Education Support Professionals Day

Staff Day

Fri, Nov 20, 2026

ESP Support Professionals Day

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Garrett County Public Schools. Broad Ford Elementary follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide No School - Garrett County Public Schools Check the calendar for holiday observance details.	Holiday	—
Sat, Sep 12, 2026	SAT TestingDistrict-wide Review the testing notice for registration deadlines and exam details.	exam	—
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	National IT Professionals DayDistrict-wide Third Tuesday of September	Staff Day	—
Sat, Sep 19, 2026	ACT TestingDistrict-wide Review the testing notice for registration, time and location details.	exam	—
Wed, Sep 23, 2026	Staff Development - Three-Hour Early Student DismissalDistrict-wide Review the school notice for early dismissal time and any schedule changes.	half_day	—
Sat, Oct 3, 2026	SAT TestingDistrict-wide Review the testing notice for registration deadlines and exam details.	exam	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	World Teachers' DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Oct 8, 2026	Staff Development - Three-Hour Early Student DismissalDistrict-wide Review the school notice for early dismissal time and any schedule changes.	half_day	—
Sat, Oct 17, 2026	ACT TestingDistrict-wide Review the testing notice for registration, time and location details.	exam	—
Tue, Nov 10, 2026	Staff Development - Three-Hour Early Student DismissalDistrict-wide Review the school notice for early dismissal time and any schedule changes.	half_day	—
Wed, Nov 18, 2026	National Education Support Professionals DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Nov 20, 2026	ESP Support Professionals DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Three-Hour Early DismissalDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Thanksgiving Break - Garrett County Public Schools Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving Break - GCPS ClosedDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Break	—
Mon, Nov 30, 2026	Thanksgiving Break - GCPS ClosedDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Break	—
Thu, Dec 3, 2026	Staff Development - Three-Hour Early Student DismissalDistrict-wide Review the school notice for early dismissal time and any schedule changes.	half_day	—
Sat, Dec 5, 2026	SAT TestingDistrict-wide Review the testing notice for registration deadlines and exam details.	exam	—
Sat, Dec 12, 2026	ACT TestingDistrict-wide Review the testing notice for registration, time and location details.	exam	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	Three-Hour Early DismissalDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Christmas Eve - GCPS ClosedDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide Winter Break - Garrett County Public Schools Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Christmas Day - GCPS ClosedDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Sat, Dec 26, 2026	Winter Break - GCPS ClosedDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	Winter Break - GCPS ClosedDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Mid-Year Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA)District-wide	exam	—
Fri, Jan 15, 2027	Staff Development - Three-Hour Early Student DismissalDistrict-wide Review the school notice for early dismissal time and any schedule changes.	half_day	—
Thu, Jan 28, 2027	Professional Day - Three-Hour Early Student DismissalDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 1, 2027	Parent-Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide No School - Garrett County Public Schools Check the school notice for conference scheduling and participation details.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day - GCPS Closed (possible make-up day)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Fri, Feb 26, 2027	Staff Development - Three-Hour Early Student DismissalDistrict-wide Review the school notice for early dismissal time and any schedule changes.	half_day	—
Mon, Mar 1, 2027	National School Breakfast WeekDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Mar 4, 2027	National School Breakfast WeekDistrict-wide	Break	—
Sat, Mar 6, 2027	SAT TestingDistrict-wide Review the testing notice for registration deadlines and exam details.	exam	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	DLM Alternate Assessments: Grades 3-8 and 11 (ELA and Mathematics)District-wide	exam	—
Wed, Mar 17, 2027	Staff Development - Three-Hour Early Student DismissalDistrict-wide Review the school notice for early dismissal time and any schedule changes.	half_day	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide Spring Break - Garrett County Public Schools Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Tue, Mar 30, 2027	Spring Break - GCPS Closed (Possible Make-Up Day)District-wide Make-up days are tentative. The State Board of Education must approve any make-up days scheduled on a State holiday.	Break	—
Thu, Apr 1, 2027	Paraprofessional Appreciation DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Sat, Apr 3, 2027	Paraprofessional Appreciation DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Apr 7, 2027	Paraprofessional Appreciation DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Apr 19, 2027	Staff Development - Three-Hour Early Student DismissalDistrict-wide Review the school notice for early dismissal time and any schedule changes.	half_day	—
Wed, Apr 21, 2027	Administrative Professionals DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Apr 26, 2027	Administrative Professionals DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Apr 26, 2027	End of Year Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA)District-wide	exam	—
Sat, May 1, 2027	SAT TestingDistrict-wide Review the testing notice for registration deadlines and exam details.	exam	—
Mon, May 3, 2027	Teacher Appreciation WeekDistrict-wide First full week of May Check the school notice for appreciation week activities and dates.	Staff Day	—
Tue, May 4, 2027	Teacher Appreciation DayDistrict-wide National Teacher Appreciation Day is on Tuesday during the first full week in May as a reminder to show appreciation for teachers everywhere. Review the event notice for appreciation activities and details.	Staff Day	—
Wed, May 5, 2027	Teacher Appreciation DayDistrict-wide National Teacher Appreciation Day is on Tuesday during the first full week in May as a reminder to show appreciation for teachers everywhere. Review the event notice for appreciation activities and details.	Staff Day	—
Thu, May 6, 2027	Teacher Appreciation WeekDistrict-wide First full week of May Check the school notice for appreciation week activities and dates.	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 24, 2027	Staff Development - Three-Hour Early Student DismissalDistrict-wide Review the school notice for early dismissal time and any schedule changes.	half_day	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day - GCPS ClosedDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Thu, Jun 3, 2027	Three-Hour Early Student DismissalDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Sat, Jun 5, 2027	SAT TestingDistrict-wide Review the testing notice for registration deadlines and exam details.	exam	—
Sat, Jun 12, 2027	ACT TestingDistrict-wide Review the testing notice for registration, time and location details.	exam	—