Ring Factory Elementary

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Ring Factory Elementary ranks 108 th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ring Factory Elementary is a public elementary school serving 534 students in grades K-5 in Bel Air, Maryland, part of the Harford County Public Schools district. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with exceptional academic achievement that outpaces both county and state averages.

Ring Factory Elementary's students excel on the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) tests, with 54.6% proficient or better in Mathematics and 73.1% proficient in English Language Arts, compared to just 24.9% and 56.7% for Harford County, respectively. The school also boasts strong 5th-grade science performance, with 39.1% proficiency versus 30.9% for the county. This academic success is complemented by a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (17.98%) and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.6, both of which are better than nearby schools like Bel Air Elementary and Fountain Green Elementary.

While the Harford County Public Schools district is already highly ranked, Ring Factory Elementary stands out as a true standout, consistently delivering exceptional educational outcomes for its students. This combination of academic excellence, favorable demographics, and efficient resource allocation makes Ring Factory Elementary a top choice for families in the Bel Air area.

Detail:

Public K-5

1400 Emmorton Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014-5580

(410) 638-4186

District: Harford County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
108^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,562

Students who attend Ring Factory Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Patterson Mill Middle School
High:	Patterson Mill High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 534

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.4%

Two or more races:

6.6%

Hispanic:

5.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ring Factory Elementary ranks better than 87.4% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 8^th among 33 ranked elementary schools in the Harford County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.31. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.4%), two or more races (6.6%), Hispanic (5.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ring Factory Elementary is 14.6. 19 elementary schools in the Harford County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Ring Factory Elementary employs 36.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ring Factory Elementary is $16,562. 20 elementary schools in the Harford County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ring Factory Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Harford County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Harford County Public Schools 9^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ring Factory Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ring Factory Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	29.48	620^th	803	22.8%
2005	32.29	593^rd	805	26.3%
2006	31.33	601^st	804	25.2%
2007	27.77	638^th	818	22.0%
2008	85.93	41^st	838	95.1%
2009	82.06	100^th	850	88.2%
2010	78.91	138^th	855	83.9%
2011	86.12	39^th	853	95.4%
2012	84.50	47^th	857	94.5%
2013	83.42	77^th	847	90.9%
2014	82.20	127^th	867	85.4%
2015	95.05	32^nd	859	96.3%
2016	90.35	83^rd	845	90.2%
2017	87.77	109^th	847	87.1%
2018	81.55	155^th	857	81.9%
2019	88.99	92^nd	853	89.2%
2021	70.47	174^th	802	78.3%
2022	89.90	84^th	862	90.3%
2023	78.36	175^th	855	79.5%
2024	86.31	108^th	859	87.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Ring Factory Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	67.18	168^th	796	78.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Ring Factory Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	68.56	174^th	788	77.9%

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Rank History for White students at Ring Factory Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	47.84	252^nd	528	52.3%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Amazing!!!! My children went to private school prior to Ring Factory Elementary School, I was worried and now am so amazed by the year they have had. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Ring Factory Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	575	16	23	8	0	n/a	n/a	1	623
1992	679	22	25	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	735
1993	742	22	28	14	3	n/a	n/a	0	809
1994	811	30	36	17	4	n/a	n/a	0	898
1995	546	12	25	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	590
1996	546	12	25	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	590
1997	549	14	21	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	591
1998	579	11	18	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	618
1999	614	12	14	5	5	n/a	n/a	0	650
2000	612	19	13	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	653
2001	634	17	14	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	675
2002	554	12	18	8	4	n/a	n/a	0	596
2003	554	12	18	8	4	n/a	n/a	0	596
2004	523	15	21	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	567
2005	503	20	23	5	4	n/a	n/a	0	555
2006	486	18	27	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	541
2007	463	30	27	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	530
2008	455	34	30	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	527
2009	420	29	38	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	500
2010	429	31	35	15	3	n/a	n/a	0	513
2011	415	27	35	19	1	1	13	0	511
2012	440	34	27	25	1	1	14	0	542
2013	450	32	26	20	0	2	19	0	549
2014	446	37	25	23	5	2	19	0	557
2015	435	33	24	22	4	2	26	0	546
2016	433	27	24	22	4	2	26	0	538
2017	400	26	28	24	4	1	29	0	512
2018	410	29	27	24	3	1	38	0	532
2019	404	26	24	27	1	1	34	0	517
2020	426	31	20	24	0	0	38	0	539
2021	411	32	24	19	0	0	34	0	520
2022	411	29	28	17	0	0	38	0	523
2023	424	22	25	28	0	0	35	0	534

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ring Factory Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	623	28.5	21.8	1.3
1992	735	33.0	22.2	1.1
1993	809	38.0	21.3	1
1994	898	43.0	20.9	2.3
1995	590	33.6	17.6	1.9
1996	590	33.6	17.6	1.9
1997	591	34.0	17.4	1.7
1998	618	32.0	19.3	2.6
1999	650	32.0	20.3	3.4
2000	653	36.8	17.7	3.8
2001	675	38.0	17.8	3.4
2002	596	40.0	14.9	4.2
2003	596	40.0	14.9	4.2
2004	567	35.0	16.2	5.6
2005	555	35.0	15.9	5.6
2006	541	36.0	15.0	5.9
2007	530	38.0	13.9	7.4
2008	527	33.9	15.5	8
2009	500	32.9	15.2	7.8
2010	513	32.9	15.5	10.3
2011	511	34.1	14.9	10.8
2012	542	34.3	15.8	14.2
2013	549	33.8	16.2	12
2014	557	38.1	14.6	12.7
2015	546	35.0	15.6	13.6
2016	538	34.0	15.8	12.6
2017	512	33.3	15.3	10.4
2018	532	32.7	16.2	11.5
2019	517	33.7	15.3	11.4
2020	539	34.0	15.8	10.2
2021	520	33.8	15.3	12.1
2022	523	34.8	14.9	11.7
2023	534	36.3	14.6	18

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ring Factory Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	623	28.5	21.8	1.3
1992	735	33.0	22.2	1.1
1993	809	38.0	21.3	1
1994	898	43.0	20.9	2.3
1995	590	33.6	17.6	1.9
1996	590	33.6	17.6	1.9
1997	591	34.0	17.4	1.7
1998	618	32.0	19.3	2.6
1999	650	32.0	20.3	3.4
2000	653	36.8	17.7	3.8
2001	675	38.0	17.8	3.4
2002	596	40.0	14.9	4.2
2003	596	40.0	14.9	4.2
2004	567	35.0	16.2	5.6
2005	555	35.0	15.9	5.6
2006	541	36.0	15.0	5.9
2007	530	38.0	13.9	7.4
2008	527	33.9	15.5	8
2009	500	32.9	15.2	7.8
2010	513	32.9	15.5	10.3
2011	511	34.1	14.9	10.8
2012	542	34.3	15.8	14.2
2013	549	33.8	16.2	12
2014	557	38.1	14.6	12.7
2015	546	35.0	15.6	13.6
2016	538	34.0	15.8	12.6
2017	512	33.3	15.3	10.4
2018	532	32.7	16.2	11.5
2019	517	33.7	15.3	11.4
2020	539	34.0	15.8	10.2
2021	520	33.8	15.3	12.1
2022	523	34.8	14.9	11.7
2023	534	36.3	14.6	18

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ring Factory Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$394 (3.1%)	$12,317 (96.9%)	$12,711
2020	$493 (4.0%)	$11,853 (96.0%)	$12,346
2021	$837 (6.3%)	$12,391 (93.7%)	$13,227
2022	$1,537 (10.4%)	$13,177 (89.6%)	$14,714
2023	$1,296 (7.8%)	$15,266 (92.2%)	$16,562

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ring Factory Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 92^nd of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 175^th of 855 Elementary schools	9.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	517	534	3.3%
African American	26	22	15.4%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	24	25	4.2%
Hispanic	27	28	3.7%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	404	424	5%
Two or More Races	34	35	2.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	11.4%	18%	6.6%

Schools Near Ring Factory Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)				MCAP English Language Arts (2024)				MCAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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
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	534	36	14.6	18.0%	424 (79.4%)	22 (4.1%)	28 (5.2%)	25 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.6%)	86.3	108^th of 859 public elementary schools	87.4%		78.4	175^th of 855 public elementary schools	79.5%	67	58.4	49.0	57.6	54.6	75.0	71.0	73.9	73.1	39.1	$16,562	$1,296	$15,266
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	1,057	61	17.3	18.1%	742 (70.2%)	64 (6.1%)	93 (8.8%)	78 (7.4%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	76 (7.2%)	85.1	118^th of 859 public elementary schools	86.3%		84.4	122^nd of 855 public elementary schools	85.7%	4	70.7	61.6	40.6	57.4	73.7	81.1	60.4	71.6	36.4	$14,390	$1,296	$13,095
Emmorton Elementary	Public	K-5	2502 Tollgate Rd	Bel Air	21014	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-3920	548	34	16.0	22.3%	318 (58.0%)	61 (11.1%)	47 (8.6%)	68 (12.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (9.7%)	87.7	98^th of 859 public elementary schools	88.6%		82.2	146^th of 855 public elementary schools	82.9%	48	70.7	54.7	44.7	56.9	67.0	76.0	65.9	70.0	50.6	$15,397	$1,163	$14,234
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	532	34	15.8	32.7%	396 (74.4%)	29 (5.5%)	60 (11.3%)	25 (4.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.9%)	92.3	58^th of 859 public elementary schools	93.2%		91.5	67^th of 855 public elementary schools	92.2%	9	76.1	52.9	67.5	65.8	81.3	77.1	69.5	76.2	47.0	$14,450	$1,114	$13,335
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	477	32	14.7	23.1%	362 (75.9%)	27 (5.7%)	32 (6.7%)	26 (5.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.1%)	87.4	99^th of 859 public elementary schools	88.5%		91.2	69^th of 855 public elementary schools	91.9%	30	59.8	64.7	55.3	59.7	67.8	77.9	64.5	69.7	40.0	$17,994	$1,601	$16,393
Abingdon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3001 S. Tollgate Road	Abingdon	21009	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-3910	658	47	13.8	48.2%	306 (46.5%)	180 (27.4%)	53 (8.1%)	29 (4.4%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	86 (13.1%)	62.9	291^st of 859 public elementary schools	66.1%		63	285^th of 855 public elementary schools	66.7%	6	51.4	28.8	26.7	36.2	54.2	64.8	61.1	59.9	27.5	$16,983	$1,210	$15,773
William S. James Elementary	Public	K-5	1 Laurentum Pkw	Abingdon	21009	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-3900	497	31	15.9	30.4%	337 (67.8%)	56 (11.3%)	38 (7.6%)	22 (4.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (8.5%)	67.3	258^th of 859 public elementary schools	70.0%		64.1	278^th of 855 public elementary schools	67.5%	20	60.7	43.9	38.9	48.6	61.5	61.0	38.9	54.7	24.3	$15,862	$1,164	$14,699
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	753	50	15.1	18.9%	623 (82.7%)	33 (4.4%)	49 (6.5%)	10 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.0%)	83.7	134^th of 859 public elementary schools	84.4%		82.3	145^th of 855 public elementary schools	83.0%	11	66.7	48.8	42.4	52.5	78.5	69.3	68.8	72.2	36.6	$16,230	$1,166	$15,065
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	587	40	14.5	28.3%	405 (69.0%)	56 (9.5%)	38 (6.5%)	42 (7.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (7.7%)	88.4	95^th of 859 public elementary schools	88.9%		88.3	95^th of 855 public elementary schools	88.9%		67.4	53.1	55.2	58.4	67.4	79.6	72.6	73.3	39.8	$16,734	$1,478	$15,256
Hickory Elementary	Public	K-5	2100 Conowingo Rd	Bel Air	21014	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4170	657	44	15.0	21.8%	478 (72.8%)	51 (7.8%)	42 (6.4%)	30 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	55 (8.4%)	83.3	141^st of 859 public elementary schools	83.6%		79.6	168^th of 855 public elementary schools	80.4%	27	57.5	59.8	38.4	52.6	61.1	83.8	65.7	70.5	40.4	$17,380	$1,689	$15,692

Frequently Asked Questions about Ring Factory Elementary

What schools do graduates of Ring Factory Elementary attend?

Students who attend Ring Factory Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Patterson Mill Middle School
High : Patterson Mill High School

How many students attend Ring Factory Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 534 students attended Ring Factory Elementary.

What district is Ring Factory Elementary in?

Harford County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Ring Factory Elementary?

Students at Ring Factory Elementary are 79% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 4% African American.

Is Ring Factory Elementary a good school?

Ring Factory Elementary ranks 108^th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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