Homestead/Wakefield Elementary vs William S. James Elementary
William S. James Elementary has a higher overall rating of 7.3/10 compared to 6.1/10. Homestead/Wakefield Elementary is significantly larger with 1,057 students, about 2.2× the size of William S. James Elementary (475). In math proficiency, Homestead/Wakefield Elementary leads at 63.0%.
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Homestead/Wakefield Elementary
Bel Air, MD
6.1/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
1,057 students
William S. James Elementary
Abingdon, MD
7.3/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
475 students
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| Metric | Homestead/Wakefield Elementary | William S. James Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.1 / 10 | 7.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.0 | 7.5 |
| Growth Score | 4.5 | 7.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 21.3% | 27.8% |
| Environment Score | 5.9 | 7.2 |
| State Rank | #802 of 1,363 | #411 of 1,363 |
| State Percentile | 41th | 70th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Homestead/Wakefield Elementary | William S. James Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 63.0% | 48.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 60.0% | 51.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Homestead/Wakefield Elementary | William S. James Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | Kindergarten – 5th |
| Enrollment | 1,057 | 475 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 17.0:1 | 15.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 21.3% | 27.8% |
| District | Harford County Public Schools | Harford County Public Schools |
| City | Bel Air | Abingdon |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Bel Air (21014) | Abingdon (21009) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $113,825 | $117,017 |
| Median Home Value | $407,800 | $335,100 |
| Median Rent | $1,571 | $1,680 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 44.5% | 39.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.0% | 3.9% |
| Avg Commute | 31 min | 31 min |