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Bester Elementary — School Profile & District Info
Primary|Hagerstown, Maryland|Washington County Public Schools|Last audited: Not yet synced
Hagerstown, MD 21740
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School Profile
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
461
Student:Teacher
11:1
Locale
Urban
District
Washington County Public SchoolsEcon. Disadvantaged
88.9%
Phone
(301)766-8001School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
11%
10th percentile in MD
Math Proficiency
5%
15th percentile in MD
Chronic Absenteeism
30.8%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.6:1
Near average in MDDistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,937
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 16%State 55%Local 29%
Community Context
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
490
Current enrollment
Declining(-14% 5yr)Full School Calendar 2025-26
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bester Elementary
Enrollment at Bester Elementary stands at 461 students. The school is a Primary institution in the local district.