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Bel Air Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-5

66^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 864 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 92% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Bel Air Elementary is a high-performing public school in Bel Air, MD, serving 521 students from Pre-K through 5th grade as part of the Harford County Public Schools district, and it consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state.

Bel Air Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic results, particularly in math, where 62.9% of students are proficient—more than double the district and state averages. This is the highest math proficiency rate among nearby schools, edging out Forest Hill Elementary (62.6%) and significantly surpassing Hickory Elementary (146th in state ranking). In English Language Arts, 76.8% of students are proficient, far exceeding the district average of 61.1% and the state average of 51.7%. The school also boasts an impressively low chronic absenteeism rate of just 6.2%, the lowest among all nearby schools and dramatically better than the district average of 18.5%. This consistency in high performance has earned Bel Air Elementary a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for six of the last seven years, with a statewide rank of 66th out of 864 elementary schools (92nd percentile).

What makes Bel Air Elementary particularly noteworthy is its efficiency: it spends $15,067 per student, the lowest per-pupil expenditure among nearby schools like Forest Hill Elementary ($18,918) and Forest Lakes Elementary ($18,990), yet achieves top-tier academic outcomes. The school also demonstrated a strong post-pandemic recovery, reducing chronic absenteeism from 18.6% in 2021-2022 to just 6.2% in the most recent year. While math scores dip slightly in 4th grade (54.8%) compared to 3rd (65.9%) and 5th (68.5%), these scores still far exceed district and state averages, reflecting a robust instructional program. Overall, Bel Air Elementary offers a highly effective and efficient education, making it a standout choice for families in the Bel Air area.

521

Students ?

16.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,067

Per pupil spending ?

31.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

30 E Lee St
Bel Air, MD 21014-3529

(410) 638-4160

District: Harford County Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.3%

Hispanic:

11.5%

Two or more races:

5.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 91st percentile in 2016 → 92nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maryland average (68% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of Maryland elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Harford County Public Schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school68%

District avg44%

Maryland avg39%

66^th of 864

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Top 8%▲ up 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 33Elementary Schools in the Harford County Public Schools

11^th of 25Harford County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	92.1	66 of 864	92.4%	★★★★★
2025	92.6	65 of 865	92.5%	★★★★★
2024	92.3	58 of 859	93.2%	★★★★★
2023	91.5	67 of 855	92.2%	★★★★★
2022	91.1	70 of 862	91.9%	★★★★★
2021	74.8	152 of 802	81.0%	★★★★☆
2019	89.6	82 of 853	90.4%	★★★★★
2018	88.4	84 of 857	90.2%	★★★★★
2017	87.2	115 of 847	86.4%	★★★★☆
2016	90.8	73 of 845	91.4%	★★★★★
2015	89.3	96 of 859	88.8%	★★★★☆
2014	72.3	257 of 867	70.4%	★★★★☆
2013	66.4	287 of 847	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	64.3	339 of 857	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	63.2	342 of 853	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	61.8	372 of 855	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	73.8	228 of 850	73.2%	★★★★☆
2008	69.9	265 of 838	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	43.6	509 of 818	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2006	43.6	501 of 804	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2005	35.6	574 of 805	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	34.1	587 of 803	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	65.2	181 of 796	77.3%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	84.1	23 of 347	93.4%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	81.0	103 of 788	86.9%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	58.2	189 of 528	64.2%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2021)93rd percentile+12 vs school

Male (2021)87th percentile+6 vs school

Female (2021)77th percentile-4 vs school

White (2021)64th percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts77%+25 vs state

Mathematics63%+36 vs state

Science60%+28 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)				MCAP English Language Arts (2026)				MCAP Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bel Air Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	30 E Lee St	Bel Air	21014	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4160	521	32	16.0	31.3%	382 (73.3%)	28 (5.4%)	60 (11.5%)	21 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.8%)	92.1	66^th of 864 public elementary schools	92.4%		92.6	65^th of 865 public elementary schools	92.5%	1	65.9	54.8	68.5	62.9	74.4	78.3	77.5	76.8	60.0	$15,067	$806	$14,261
Homestead/Wakefield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	900 S Main St	Bel Air	21014	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4175	1,071	62	17.1	18.2%	743 (69.4%)	62 (5.8%)	104 (9.7%)	80 (7.5%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	78 (7.3%)	88.3	106^th of 864 public elementary schools	87.7%		90.3	88^th of 865 public elementary schools	89.8%	18	67.7	65.2	45.8	59.8	75.4	75.0	63.9	71.6	51.2	$14,421	$944	$13,476
Red Pump Elementary School	Public	K-5	600 Red Pump Road	Bel Air	21014	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 809-6244	696	46	15.0	19.5%	564 (81.0%)	36 (5.2%)	41 (5.9%)	11 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.2%)	87.8	113^th of 864 public elementary schools	86.9%		91	81^st of 865 public elementary schools	90.6%	32	64.9	56.3	53.1	57.8	67.5	75.0	76.6	73.2	47.6	$17,105	$1,045	$16,060
Ring Factory Elementary	Public	K-5	1400 Emmorton Rd	Bel Air	21014	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4186	541	34	16.0	20.5%	415 (76.7%)	36 (6.7%)	30 (5.5%)	26 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.3%)	86.4	124^th of 864 public elementary schools	85.6%		85.9	125^th of 865 public elementary schools	85.5%	1	78.0	54.4	38.7	57.3	82.9	71.8	66.7	73.8	46.7	$15,991	$888	$15,104
Fountain Green Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	517 Fountain Green Rd	Bel Air	21015	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4220	443	29	15.1	22.8%	336 (75.8%)	31 (7.0%)	26 (5.9%)	19 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.0%)	83.2	151^st of 864 public elementary schools	82.5%		92.2	72^nd of 865 public elementary schools	91.7%	79	41.9	74.7	47.3	54.5	60.8	74.7	74.7	70.5	52.7	$18,613	$1,046	$17,568
Hickory Elementary	Public	K-5	2100 Conowingo Rd	Bel Air	21014	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4170	635	40	15.8	24.9%	453 (71.3%)	56 (8.8%)	43 (6.8%)	23 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (9.4%)	83.4	146^th of 864 public elementary schools	83.1%		84	144^th of 865 public elementary schools	83.4%	2	61.0	57.0	37.5	51.4	73.0	76.6	64.9	71.4	46.4	$17,940	$1,095	$16,846
Forest Lakes Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Osborne Pkwy	Forest Hill	21050	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4262	447	30	14.8	21.3%	357 (79.9%)	25 (5.6%)	31 (6.9%)	12 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.9%)	86.4	125^th of 864 public elementary schools	85.5%		83.3	152^nd of 865 public elementary schools	82.4%	27	76.6	56.8	39.5	54.9	87.2	69.1	67.1	72.5	52.0	$18,990	$897	$18,093
Prospect Mill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	101 Prospect Mill Rd	Bel Air	21015	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-3817	579	40	14.4	33.2%	373 (64.4%)	66 (11.4%)	43 (7.4%)	41 (7.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (9.5%)	78.3	194^th of 864 public elementary schools	77.5%		85	138^th of 865 public elementary schools	84.0%	56	46.3	47.5	38.4	44.2	69.5	69.7	65.9	68.4	48.8	$17,392	$1,265	$16,127
Emmorton Elementary	Public	K-5	2502 Tollgate Rd	Bel Air	21014	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-3920	584	36	16.4	22.6%	332 (56.8%)	72 (12.3%)	48 (8.2%)	73 (12.5%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	56 (9.6%)	81.5	167^th of 864 public elementary schools	80.7%		86.1	123^rd of 865 public elementary schools	85.8%	44	68.0	48.2	34.0	50.5	80.6	70.6	58.8	70.2	48.0	$15,999	$962	$15,037
Forest Hill Elementary	Public	K-5	2407 Rocks Rd	Forest Hill	21050	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4166	451	31	14.3	15.7%	360 (79.8%)	17 (3.8%)	29 (6.4%)	15 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.7%)	92.6	59^th of 864 public elementary schools	93.2%		84.6	141^st of 865 public elementary schools	83.7%	82	77.5	54.3	57.3	62.6	80.3	75.0	80.0	78.3	58.7	$18,918	$951	$17,967

Frequently Asked Questions about Bel Air Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Bel Air Elementary?

Students at Bel Air Elementary are 73% White, 12% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American, 4% Asian.

Is Bel Air Elementary a good school?

Yes. Bel Air Elementary ranks in the top 7.6% of Maryland elementary schools.

How many students attend Bel Air Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 521 students attended Bel Air Elementary.

What district is Bel Air Elementary in?

Harford County Public Schools

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