Homestead/Wakefield Elementary vs Lakeland Elementary/Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 40 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Homestead/Wakefield Elementary
Bel Air · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,071 students
Lakeland Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,070 students
| Measure | Homestead/Wakefield Elementary Bel Air, Maryland | Lakeland Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #160 of 879 | #474 of 879 |
| National rank | #11236 of 50,301 | #31464 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,071 | 1,070 |
| Enrollment | 1,071 | 1,070 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.2% | 62.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 30% |
| city | Bel Air | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Homestead/Wakefield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 40.7).
- •Homestead/Wakefield Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 30%).
- •Homestead/Wakefield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 43%).
- •Homestead/Wakefield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.2% vs 62.6%).
- •Lakeland Elementary/Middle does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 17.3).
- •Homestead/Wakefield Elementary is the larger school with 1,071 students compared with 1,070.
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 Homestead/Wakefield Elementary better than Lakeland Elementary/Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Homestead/Wakefield Elementary ranks higher (70.1 vs 40.7 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 Homestead/Wakefield Elementary and Lakeland Elementary/Middle?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Bel Air and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Homestead/Wakefield Elementary: 1,071. Lakeland Elementary/Middle: 1,070. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Homestead/Wakefield Elementary and Lakeland Elementary/Middle rank in Maryland?
Homestead/Wakefield Elementary is 160th of 879 and Lakeland Elementary/Middle is 474th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).