Fountain Green Elementary vs Homestead/Wakefield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fountain Green Elementary
Bel Air · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
443 students
Homestead/Wakefield Elementary
Bel Air · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,071 students
| Measure | Fountain Green Elementary Bel Air, Maryland | Homestead/Wakefield Elementary Bel Air, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #141 of 879 | #160 of 879 |
| National rank | #9575 of 50,301 | #11236 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 443 | 1,071 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 1,071 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.8% | 18.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 63% |
| city | Bel Air | Bel Air |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fountain Green Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 70.1).
- •Fountain Green Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 63%).
- •Homestead/Wakefield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.2% vs 22.8%).
- •Fountain Green Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.3).
- •Homestead/Wakefield Elementary is the larger school with 1,071 students compared with 443.
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 Fountain Green Elementary better than Homestead/Wakefield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fountain Green Elementary ranks higher (72.5 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 Fountain Green Elementary and Homestead/Wakefield Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Bel Air and Bel Air in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fountain Green Elementary: 443. Homestead/Wakefield Elementary: 1,071. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fountain Green Elementary and Homestead/Wakefield Elementary rank in Maryland?
Fountain Green Elementary is 141st of 879 and Homestead/Wakefield Elementary is 160th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).