At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 515
596
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
54%+1.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Laurel Woods Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Laurel, Maryland. The school enrolls 596 students. It is part of the Howard County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maryland state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictHoward County Public Schools
County24027
CityLaurel
ZIP20723
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240042000761
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment596
White6.8%
Hispanic / Latino35.4%
Black / African American44.3%
Asian8.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races4.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
6.8%
Hispanic
35.4%
Black
44.3%
Asian
8.9%
Two+
4.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.