- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laurel, MD
Laurel Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Laurel Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001090
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurel Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Maryland schools.
- #8 of 12
- schools in Laurel · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 76.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Laurel Elementary has class sizes smaller than 88% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Elementary ranks #8 of 12 schools in Laurel, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001090 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-68 students YoY
Laurel Elementary shrank from 566 students in 2022-23 to 498 in 2023-24 (-12.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.4 → 39.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-68 students YoY 240051001090 · Laurel, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
472 enr · 11:1 · 76.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Laurel Elementary shrank from 566 students in 2022-23 to 498 in 2023-24 (-12.0%). Teacher FTE lost 43.4 → 39.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Laurel Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- High Point Hig
High Point High
3,012 students
- Charles Herber
Charles Herbert Flowers High
2,712 students
- Parkdale High
Parkdale High
2,588 students
- Bowie High
Bowie High
2,580 students
- Eleanor Roosev
Eleanor Roosevelt High
2,544 students
- This school 472
Laurel Elementary
472 students
What this shows Laurel Elementary reports 472 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laurel Elementary compares
Laurel Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.7% | ▲ 57% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 12% in Maryland - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,789
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 472 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.3%
African American 26.7%
White 5.3%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Laurel Elementary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prince George's County Public Schools reports $19,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laurel Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laurel Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,580
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,544
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Laurel
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Chesapeake Math and It Public Charter
Standard public school
1,681 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Gorman Crossing Elementary
Standard public school
750 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Forest Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
659 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Laurel Woods Elementary
Standard public school
625 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Scotchtown Hills Elementary
Standard public school
589 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Montpelier Elementary
Standard public school
573 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~472 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laurel Elementary
How many students attend Laurel Elementary?
Laurel Elementary has 472 students enrolled. It is a public school in Laurel, MD. CCD year-over-year: 566 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), down 68.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Elementary is 11:1, which is 24% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laurel Elementary?
76.7% of students at Laurel Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurel Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Laurel Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 65.3% of enrollment, in Laurel, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurel Elementary?
Laurel Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Laurel Elementary rank among schools in Laurel?
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Elementary ranks #8 of 12 schools in Laurel, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Laurel on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Laurel Elementary, Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students), Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students), and Parkdale High (2,588 students). See the Prince George's County Public Schools district page for the complete list.