- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laurel, MD
Laurel Woods Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Laurel Woods Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240042000761
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurel Woods Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Maryland schools.
- #5 of 12
- schools in Laurel · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 56.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Laurel Woods Elementary has class sizes smaller than 85% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Woods Elementary ranks #5 of 12 schools in Laurel, MD.
School address
District: Howard County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240042000761 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-66 students YoY
Laurel Woods Elementary shrank from 662 students in 2022-23 to 596 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 55.8 → 51.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-66 students YoY 240042000761 · Laurel, MD Other · MID · TRAD
625 enr · 11.4:1 · 56.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students)
Laurel Woods Elementary shrank from 662 students in 2022-23 to 596 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE lost 55.8 → 51.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Laurel Woods Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marriotts Ridg
Marriotts Ridge High
1,741 students
- Reservoir High
Reservoir High
1,597 students
- Atholton High
Atholton High
1,540 students
- Howard High
Howard High
1,493 students
- Mount Hebron H
Mount Hebron High
1,455 students
- This school 625
Laurel Woods Elementary
625 students
What this shows Laurel Woods Elementary reports 625 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laurel Woods Elementary compares
Laurel Woods 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.3% | ▲ 15% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 625 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
625
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 15% in Maryland - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$19,256
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 417 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 44.3%
Hispanic or Latino 35.4%
Asian 8.5%
White 6.7%
Two or More 5.1%
Largest group: African American at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Laurel Woods Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Howard County Public Schools reports $19,256 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laurel Woods Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriotts Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reservoir High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atholton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Hebron High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laurel Woods Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,597
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,493
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Laurel
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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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
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
Brock Bridge Elementary
Standard public school
514 students 14.7:1 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 (~625 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laurel Woods Elementary
How many students attend Laurel Woods Elementary?
Laurel Woods Elementary has 625 students enrolled. It is a public school in Laurel, MD. CCD year-over-year: 662 (2022-23) → 596 (2023-24), down 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Woods Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Woods Elementary is 11.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 27% 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 Woods Elementary?
56.3% of students at Laurel Woods Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurel Woods Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Laurel Woods Elementary is African American at 44.3% of enrollment, in Laurel, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurel Woods Elementary?
Laurel Woods 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 Laurel Woods Elementary rank among schools in Laurel?
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Woods Elementary ranks #5 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 Howard County Public Schools?
Besides Laurel Woods Elementary, Howard County Public Schools also operates Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students), Reservoir High (1,597 students), and Atholton High (1,540 students). See the Howard County Public Schools district page for the complete list.