Homestead/Wakefield Elementary

1,071 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Homestead-Wakefield Elementary School, located in Bel Air, Maryland, operates as part of the Harford County Public Schools system. The school serves a diverse student population, fostering an academic environment focused on foundational learning, character development, and community engagement. By prioritizing a collaborative atmosphere between faculty, parents, and students, the school aims to cultivate a supportive culture that prepares children for the transition to middle school while encouraging personal growth and academic curiosity.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to holistic education, balancing rigorous classroom instruction with extracurricular activities and social-emotional support. Situated in the heart of Bel Air, it plays an active role in the local community, often hosting events that bridge the gap between home and school life. With a dedicated staff and a focus on inclusive pedagogy, Homestead-Wakefield strives to provide a stable, stimulating, and safe learning environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

1,071

Total Students

62.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Homestead/Wakefield Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	743
Hispanic	104
Black	62
Asian	80
Two or More	78
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
743 (69.4%)
Hispanic
104 (9.7%)
Asian
80 (7.5%)
Two or More
78 (7.3%)
Black
62 (5.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Harford County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)638-4175
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,071
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	169
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 74

Kindergarten 152

Grade 1 169

Grade 2 165

Grade 3 181

Grade 4 163

Grade 5 167

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Homestead/Wakefield Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	74
Kindergarten	152
Grade 1	169
Grade 2	165
Grade 3	181
Grade 4	163
Grade 5	167

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Homestead/Wakefield Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	542	50.6%
Male	529	49.4%

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