William Paca/Old Post Road Elementary School

2706 Old Philadelphia Rd

School District

Harford County Public Schools
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on April 04, 2024

The staff lives to keep the students and their family involved and make learning fun
Submitted by parent on September 16, 2022

My son went to Pre-K and is now in Kindergarten this year. The staff/teachers are absolutely amazing. You can feel the energy they have and passion for what they do there. The direct communication from the teachers is amazing. We receive texts at least weekly and sometimes on a daily basis highlighting different activities my son is engaged with. I feel like we get a glimpse into his world of learning. I feel as a parent they not only care about the student but the student's family as well. My son thrives in the environment that is created there. The other amazing thing is it's not just the classroom teacher that knows my son but whole staff knows him by name and engages with him. We experienced this during the open house where multiple school staff remembered him by name, chatted with him about his summer, and got him excited about coming back to school.
Submitted by parent on August 29, 2022

Both of my kids have gone here since pre-k. The school itself does pretty well with their kids. Neither of my children had been picked on, or upset by anything. I had to reach out to the teachers a few times - and I always felt like my concerns about their academics were brushed off. My oldest had some reading trouble when she was younger, and her teachers just told me it was her age (she was in 2nd / 3rd) she did grow out of it and she's a pretty good reader now going into 6th. My youngest has ADHD and I've had some difficulties getting her and effective IEP. But the teachers are responsive and my kids seem to like them. No huge issues.
Submitted by parent on October 14, 2018

I love this school! I wish we came here last year.
Submitted by parent on October 02, 2017

I would say on a scale from 1-10. This school is on the low end of a 4. With that said there are some fields not mentioned on this survey that the school works great with. Such as the bus system making sure no pre schooler is wondering so to say and wonderful front office staff. Mrs. Hamilton is just the sweetest lady ever. It's a wonder how this school has even made it thus far with it's low standards and poor support for all the children
Submitted by other on November 30, 2016

The staff is amazing. The students work hard. This is a great place to learn.
Submitted by parent on October 24, 2013

I think this school is great! however I do think more parental communication would be nice. I do not feel as if I should have to reach out to the teacher to find out what my child is or is not doing in class.
Submitted by parent on May 19, 2013

My child is attending Kindergarden there. I was not happy at all due to all the negative reviews and scores. All tho I don't care for the ratio of 26 kids and there are three white children (you get my point) I really LOVED her teacher Ms. Wagner and the staff was efficient with behavior problems from others in her class, on her bus, in the hall way. It sad to say I will not be sending her there next year due to other children behaviors that I dont need my daughter around or exposed to. I dont think William Paca/ Old Post Rd Elem. is a bad school due to there staff, protocols, materials, resources. It's a bad school because the parents that send there kids there DONT CARE!!!!!