Serving 523 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ring Factory Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 523 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ring Factory Elementary School's student population of 523 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
523 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ring Factory Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ring Factory Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#389 out of 1343 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
3%
21%
Black
6%
33%
White
79%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ring Factory Elementary School's ranking?
Ring Factory Elementary School is ranked #389 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Ring Factory Elementary School often compared to?
Ring Factory Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Homestead/wakefield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Ring Factory Elementary School?
523 students attend Ring Factory Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Ring Factory Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ring Factory Elementary School?
Ring Factory Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ring Factory Elementary School offer ?
Ring Factory Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ring Factory Elementary School part of?
Ring Factory Elementary School is part of Harford County Public Schools School District.
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