Serving 1,047 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Homestead/wakefield Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is equal to the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,047 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Homestead/wakefield Elementary School's student population of 1,047 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,047 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Homestead/wakefield Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Homestead/wakefield Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#393 out of 1343 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
8%
21%
Black
6%
33%
White
71%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Homestead/wakefield Elementary School's ranking?
Homestead/wakefield Elementary School is ranked #393 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Homestead/wakefield Elementary School often compared to?
Homestead/wakefield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ring Factory Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Homestead/wakefield Elementary School?
1,047 students attend Homestead/wakefield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Homestead/wakefield Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Homestead/wakefield Elementary School?
Homestead/wakefield Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Homestead/wakefield Elementary School offer ?
Homestead/wakefield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Homestead/wakefield Elementary School part of?
Homestead/wakefield Elementary School is part of Harford County Public Schools School District.
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