Home > Maryland > Harford County > Bel Air

Homestead/wakefield Elementary School

900 S Main St
Bel Air, MD 21014

( shown in map)

Top 20%

hwes.ss18.sharpschool.com

Serving 1,057 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Homestead/wakefield Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).

The percentage of students achieving is 44% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving is 67% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 1,057 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
: Top 20% in MD
: 44% (Top 20%)
: 67% (Top 20%)
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Homestead/wakefield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Homestead/wakefield Elementary School's student population of 1,057 students has grown by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Homestead/wakefield Elementary School
Pre-K	71
Kind	165
1	167
2	175
3	157
4	159
5	163

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Students

1,057 students

View Data

Total Students Trends Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	Homestead/wakefield Elementary School
2023	1,057
2022	1,047
2021	996
2020	1,003
2019	1,003
2018	954
2017	954
2016	949
2015	938
2014	900
2013	897
2012	892
2011	937
2010	937
2009	905
2008	919
2007	934
2006	958
2005	934
2004	992
2003	983
2002	991
2001	1,035
2000	1,074
1999	1,059
1998	1,070
1997	1,093
1996	1,101
1995	1,091
1994	1,260
1993	1,257
1992	1,236
1991	1,127
1990	1,189
1989	1,148
1988	1,039
1987	923

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

62 teachers

View Data

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	Homestead/wakefield Elementary School
2023	61
2022	60
2021	60
2020	60
2019	60
2018	61
2017	61
2016	61
2015	58
2014	59
2013	60
2012	60
2011	62
2010	64
2009	64
2008	64
2007	62
2006	60
2005	56
2004	57
2003	62
2002	62
2001	59
2000	61
1999	58
1998	58
1997	61
1996	59
1995	62
1994	64
1993	62
1992	57
1991	54
1990	59
1989	57
1988	50
1987	47

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Rankings

Homestead/wakefield Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Homestead/wakefield Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (MD)

#203 out of 1347 schools
(Top 20%)

View Data

Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Homestead/wakefield Elementary School
2022	#203
2021	#393
2019	#251
2018	#206
2017	#206
2016	#291
2015	#280
2014	#125
2013	#113
2012	#208
2011	#198

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

44%

25%

View Data

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2022)
Year	Homestead/wakefield Elementary School	Maryland	Harford County School District
2022	44%	25%	27%
2021	27%	20%	22%
2019	63%	38%	45%
2017	57%	41%	50%
2016	59%	42%	52%
2015	57%	38%	51%
2014	95%	72%	83%
2013	95%	79%	85%
2012	95%	82%	87%
2011	92%	80%	84%
2010	93%	80%	84%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

67%

45%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2022)
Year	Homestead/wakefield Elementary School	Maryland	Harford County School District
2022	67%	45%	50%
2021	36%	36%	39%
2019	60%	46%	51%
2017	66%	41%	52%
2016	66%	44%	56%
2015	68%	45%	60%
2014	95%	82%	88%
2013	96%	85%	89%
2012	96%	85%	89%
2011	96%	85%	89%
2010	95%	84%	88%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

40-44%

36%

View Data

Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	Homestead/wakefield Elementary School	Maryland	Harford County School District
2022	42%	36%	38%
2021	67%	41%	49%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

14:1

View Data

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	Homestead/wakefield Elementary School	Maryland	Harford County School District
2023	17:1	14:1	14:1
2022	17:1	14:1	15:1
2021	17:1	14:1	15:1
2020	17:1	15:1	15:1
2019	17:1	15:1	15:1
2018	16:1	15:1	15:1
2017	16:1	15:1	15:1
2016	16:1	15:1	14:1
2015	16:1	15:1	14:1
2014	15:1	15:1	14:1
2013	15:1	15:1	14:1
2012	15:1	15:1	14:1
2011	15:1	15:1	14:1
2010	15:1	15:1	14:1
2009	14:1	15:1	14:1
2008	14:1	14:1	14:1
2007	15:1	15:1	15:1
2006	16:1	16:1	16:1
2005	17:1	16:1	17:1
2004	17:1	16:1	18:1
2003	16:1	16:1	16:1
2002	16:1	16:1	16:1
2001	18:1	17:1	17:1
2000	18:1	17:1	16:1
1999	18:1	18:1	18:1
1998	18:1	17:1	17:1
1997	18:1	17:1	17:1
1996	19:1	18:1	17:1
1995	18:1	17:1	17:1
1994	20:1	18:1	17:1
1993	20:1	18:1	17:1
1992	22:1	18:1	18:1
1991	21:1	18:1	18:1
1990	20:1	18:1	17:1
1989	20:1	18:1	17:1
1988	21:1	19:1	18:1
1987	20:1	19:1	18:1

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	Homestead/wakefield Elementary School	Maryland	Harford County School District
2023	8%	7%	3%
2022	7%	7%	3%
2021	7%	7%	4%
2020	7%	7%	4%
2019	7%	7%	4%
2018	8%	7%	3%
2017	8%	7%	3%
2016	8%	7%	3%
2015	8%	7%	4%
2014	7%	6%	3%
2013	7%	6%	4%
2012	6%	7%	4%
2011	5%	6%	3%
2010	5%	7%	3%
2009	5%	6%	3%
2008	4%	6%	3%
2007	4%	6%	3%
2006	5%	5%	3%
2005	4%	5%	2%
2004	5%	5%	3%
2003	4%	5%	3%
2002	4%	5%	3%
2001	3%	5%	3%
2000	1%	4%	2%
1999	1%	4%	2%
1998	2%	4%	2%
1997	2%	4%	2%
1996	2%	4%	2%
1995	2%	4%	2%
1994	2%	4%	2%
1993	2%	4%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hispanic

10%

23%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1996-2023)
Year	Homestead/wakefield Elementary School	Maryland	Harford County School District
2023	9%	22%	9%
2022	8%	21%	9%
2021	8%	20%	8%
2020	7%	18%	7%
2019	7%	18%	7%
2018	5%	17%	7%
2017	5%	17%	7%
2016	4%	16%	6%
2015	4%	15%	6%
2014	4%	14%	6%
2013	4%	13%	6%
2012	4%	12%	5%
2011	3%	12%	5%
2010	2%	10%	4%
2009	3%	10%	4%
2008	3%	9%	3%
2007	2%	8%	3%
2006	3%	8%	3%
2005	1%	7%	3%
2004	2%	6%	3%
2003	1%	6%	2%
2002	1%	5%	2%
2001	1%	5%	2%
1997	1%	4%	2%
1996	1%	3%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Black

33%

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	Homestead/wakefield Elementary School	Maryland	Harford County School District
2023	6%	33%	21%
2022	6%	33%	21%
2021	6%	34%	20%
2020	5%	34%	20%
2019	5%	34%	20%
2018	7%	34%	19%
2017	7%	34%	19%
2016	6%	34%	19%
2015	5%	34%	18%
2014	5%	35%	18%
2013	3%	35%	18%
2012	4%	35%	18%
2011	4%	36%	18%
2010	5%	38%	20%
2009	5%	38%	20%
2008	6%	38%	20%
2007	5%	38%	19%
2006	4%	38%	18%
2005	3%	38%	17%
2004	4%	38%	16%
2003	3%	37%	16%
2002	2%	37%	15%
2001	2%	37%	14%
2000	2%	37%	14%
1999	1%	37%	13%
1998	1%	36%	13%
1997	1%	35%	13%
1996	1%	35%	12%
1995	1%	34%	12%
1994	1%	34%	12%
1993	1%	33%	11%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

White

69%

32%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	Homestead/wakefield Elementary School	Maryland	Harford County School District
2023	70%	33%	59%
2022	71%	34%	60%
2021	71%	34%	61%
2020	75%	36%	63%
2019	75%	36%	63%
2018	77%	38%	65%
2017	77%	38%	65%
2016	79%	39%	66%
2015	81%	40%	66%
2014	82%	41%	67%
2013	83%	42%	67%
2012	83%	42%	68%
2011	86%	43%	69%
2010	87%	45%	72%
2009	87%	46%	72%
2008	86%	47%	73%
2007	87%	48%	74%
2006	87%	49%	75%
2005	91%	50%	77%
2004	89%	51%	78%
2003	92%	52%	79%
2002	93%	53%	80%
2001	94%	53%	81%
2000	97%	55%	82%
1999	98%	55%	83%
1998	97%	56%	83%
1997	96%	57%	83%
1996	96%	58%	84%
1995	97%	59%	84%
1994	97%	59%	85%
1993	97%	60%	86%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Homestead/wakefield Elementary School	Maryland	Harford County School District
2023	7%	5%	8%
2022	7%	5%	7%
2021	8%	5%	7%
2020	6%	5%	6%
2019	6%	5%	6%
2018	3%	4%	6%
2017	3%	4%	6%
2016	3%	4%	6%
2015	2%	4%	6%
2014	2%	4%	6%
2013	3%	4%	5%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

0.50

0.74

View Data

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	Homestead/wakefield Elementary School	Maryland	Harford County School District
2023	0.49	0.73	0.60
2022	0.48	0.73	0.59
2021	0.48	0.73	0.58
2020	0.43	0.72	0.56
2019	0.43	0.72	0.56
2018	0.40	0.72	0.54
2017	0.40	0.72	0.54
2016	0.37	0.71	0.53
2015	0.34	0.70	0.52
2014	0.33	0.69	0.52
2013	0.31	0.69	0.51
2012	0.31	0.69	0.50
2011	0.27	0.67	0.50
2010	0.24	0.65	0.45
2009	0.24	0.64	0.44
2008	0.26	0.63	0.43
2007	0.24	0.62	0.41
2006	0.24	0.61	0.40
2005	0.19	0.60	0.38
2004	0.21	0.60	0.37
2003	0.15	0.59	0.35
2002	0.13	0.58	0.34
2001	0.12	0.58	0.32
2000	0.08	0.56	0.30
1999	0.05	0.56	0.29
1998	0.07	0.56	0.29
1997	0.08	0.56	0.28
1996	0.08	0.55	0.27
1995	0.07	0.54	0.27
1994	0.07	0.54	0.26
1993	0.08	0.54	0.26

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

18%

44%

View Data

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	Homestead/wakefield Elementary School	Maryland	Harford County School District
2023	17%	46%	36%
2022	11%	38%	31%
2021	12%	40%	30%
2020	10%	41%	26%
2019	10%	41%	26%
2016	10%	40%	25%
2015	10%	39%	26%
2014	10%	38%	25%
2013	9%	36%	23%
2012	9%	36%	22%
2011	11%	33%	22%
2010	9%	31%	20%
2009	7%	27%	17%
2008	7%	26%	15%
2007	6%	25%	14%
2006	6%	25%	14%
2005	6%	25%	14%
2004	5%	24%	13%
2003	5%	24%	13%
2002	4%	23%	12%
2001	3%	23%	11%
2000	4%	24%	11%
1999	4%	25%	13%
1998	4%	26%	13%
1997	4%	26%	13%
1996	1%	26%	12%
1995	4%	26%	13%
1993	4%	21%	9%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

View Data

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2001-2023)
Year	Homestead/wakefield Elementary School	Maryland	Harford County School District
2023	1%	4%	3%
2022	1%	4%	5%
2021	2%	5%	4%
2020	2%	6%	6%
2019	2%	6%	6%
2016	2%	5%	5%
2015	2%	6%	5%
2014	2%	6%	5%
2013	2%	6%	5%
2012	2%	6%	5%
2011	3%	7%	6%
2010	4%	7%	6%
2009	4%	8%	6%
2008	3%	8%	6%
2007	2%	7%	5%
2006	2%	7%	6%
2005	2%	7%	5%
2004	3%	7%	5%
2003	4%	7%	5%
2002	2%	7%	5%
2001	2%	7%	4%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Harford County School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Homestead/wakefield Elementary School's ranking?

Homestead/wakefield Elementary School is ranked #203 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.

What schools are Homestead/wakefield Elementary School often compared to?

Homestead/wakefield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ring Factory Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).

How many students attend Homestead/wakefield Elementary School?

1,057 students attend Homestead/wakefield Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

69% of Homestead/wakefield Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Homestead/wakefield Elementary School?

Homestead/wakefield Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.

What grades does Homestead/wakefield Elementary School offer ?

Homestead/wakefield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).

What school district is Homestead/wakefield Elementary School part of?

Homestead/wakefield Elementary School is part of Harford County School District.

School Reviews

Review Homestead/wakefield Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities

Recent Articles

June 03, 2025

Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate

The issue of school choice and a voucher system is currently being revisited in Houston and across the state of Texas, with strong opinions on both sides of the debate.

June 03, 2025

Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day

What if NFL players came to your school? With the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, sponsored by the National Dairy Council and the NFL, nutrition and exercise are promoted during the school day. NFL players participate in the program by coming to schools and talking to students about fitness. Learn more about the program and some of the schools that are implementing it.

May 27, 2025

What Parents Need to Know About Lunch Shaming

Students all over the nation go hungry every day not because their schools don’t offer lunch, but because they refuse them to children with outstanding debts. Read on to learn about the horror that is lunch shaming and what can be done about it.

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 1,057 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
: Top 20%
: 44% (Top 20%)
: 67% (Top 20%)
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education