Serving 541 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ring Factory 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 69% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Ring Factory Elementary serves the southern part of Bel Air, MD, covering an area of approximately 2.8 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive of the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 2.7 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ring Factory 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
Ring Factory Elementary School's student population of 541 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
541 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Responsible, Friendly, Engaged and Safe
School Rankings
Ring Factory 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 Ring Factory Elementary School is 0.40, 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
#153 out of 1338 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.9%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #153 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Ring Factory Elementary School?
541 students attend Ring Factory Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Ring Factory Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ring Factory Elementary School?
Ring Factory Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ring Factory Elementary School part of?
Ring Factory Elementary School is part of Harford County School District.
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