- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bel Air, MD
Ring Factory Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ring Factory Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240039090447
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ring Factory Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Bel Air · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 15.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ring Factory Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ring Factory Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Bel Air, MD.
School address
District: Harford County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240039090447 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Ring Factory Elementary held near 544 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.4 → 35.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 240039090447 · Bel Air, MD Elementary · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 15:1 · 15.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Edgewood High (1,440 students)
Ring Factory Elementary held near 544 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.4 → 35.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Ring Factory Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edgewood High
Edgewood High
1,440 students
- Aberdeen High
Aberdeen High
1,396 students
- Bel Air High
Bel Air High
1,341 students
- C. Milton Wrig
C. Milton Wright High
1,291 students
- North Harford
North Harford High
1,204 students
- This school 541
Ring Factory Elementary
541 students
What this shows Ring Factory Elementary reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ring Factory Elementary compares
Ring Factory Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.9% | ▼ 68% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 57% in Maryland - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,493
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 541 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Asian 4.8%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Ring Factory Elementary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harford County Public Schools reports $17,493 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ring Factory Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aberdeen High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bel Air High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| C. Milton Wright High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Harford High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ring Factory Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,341
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Bel Air
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~541 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ring Factory Elementary
How many students attend Ring Factory Elementary?
Ring Factory Elementary has 541 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bel Air, MD. CCD year-over-year: 534 (2022-23) → 544 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ring Factory Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ring Factory Elementary is 15:1, which is 3% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ring Factory Elementary?
15.9% of students at Ring Factory Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ring Factory Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ring Factory Elementary is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Bel Air, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ring Factory Elementary?
Ring Factory Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ring Factory Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bel Air?
By Resource Investment Index, Ring Factory Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Bel Air, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bel Air on the city page.
What other schools are in Harford County Public Schools?
Besides Ring Factory Elementary, Harford County Public Schools also operates Edgewood High (1,440 students), Aberdeen High (1,396 students), and Bel Air High (1,341 students). See the Harford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.