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 proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts 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 Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,057 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,057 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Homestead/wakefield Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#165 out of 1338 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
10%
23%
Black
6%
33%
White
69%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #165 out of 1,338 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?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% 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.
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