How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Homestead/Wakefield Elementary | North Harford High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bel Air, MD | Pylesville, MD |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 1,071 | 1,204 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.6:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 16.9% | 21.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Homestead/Wakefield Elementary | North Harford High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,969 | $16,969 |
| District | Harford County Public Schools | Harford County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Homestead/Wakefield Elementary | North Harford High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69.4% | 87.8% |
| African American | 5.8% | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.7% | 5.1% |
| Asian | 7.5% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 7.3% | 3.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Homestead/Wakefield Elementary | North Harford High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 18 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 535.5:1 | 602:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 12.5% | 32.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.