Homestead/Wakefield Elementary vs Ring Factory Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.5 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
Ring Factory Elementary
Bel Air · Public elementary · Grades K–5
541 students
| Measure | Homestead/Wakefield Elementary Bel Air, Maryland | Ring Factory Elementary Bel Air, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #160 of 879 | #106 of 879 |
| National rank | #11236 of 50,301 | #7683 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,071 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 1,071 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.2% | 20.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 64% |
| city | Bel Air | Bel Air |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ring Factory Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 70.1).
- •Ring Factory Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 63%).
- •Ring Factory Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 60%).
- •Homestead/Wakefield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.2% vs 20.5%).
- •Ring Factory Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.3).
- •Homestead/Wakefield Elementary is the larger school with 1,071 students compared with 541.
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 Ring Factory Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ring Factory Elementary ranks higher (75.5 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 Homestead/Wakefield Elementary and Ring Factory Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bel Air and Bel Air in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Homestead/Wakefield Elementary: 1,071. Ring Factory Elementary: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Homestead/Wakefield Elementary and Ring Factory Elementary rank in Maryland?
Homestead/Wakefield Elementary is 160th of 879 and Ring Factory Elementary is 106th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).