Bel Air Elementary vs Homestead/Wakefield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bel Air Elementary
Bel Air · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
521 students
Homestead/Wakefield Elementary
Bel Air · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,071 students
| Measure | Bel Air Elementary Bel Air, Maryland | Homestead/Wakefield Elementary Bel Air, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #130 of 879 | #160 of 879 |
| National rank | #9152 of 50,301 | #11236 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 521 | 1,071 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 1,071 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.3% | 18.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 63% |
| city | Bel Air | Bel Air |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bel Air Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 70.1).
- •Bel Air Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 63%).
- •Bel Air Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 60%).
- •Homestead/Wakefield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.2% vs 31.3%).
- •Bel Air Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.3).
- •Homestead/Wakefield Elementary is the larger school with 1,071 students compared with 521.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bel Air Elementary better than Homestead/Wakefield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bel Air Elementary ranks higher (73.1 vs 70.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bel Air Elementary and Homestead/Wakefield Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bel Air and Bel Air in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bel Air Elementary: 521. Homestead/Wakefield Elementary: 1,071. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bel Air Elementary and Homestead/Wakefield Elementary rank in Maryland?
Bel Air Elementary is 130th of 879 and Homestead/Wakefield Elementary is 160th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).