Serving 750 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gorman Crossing Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 750 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Gorman Crossing Elementary serves a 2 square mile area in the southeast part of Laurel, MD. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of about 1.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gorman Crossing Elementary School's student population of 750 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
750 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
HCPSS ensures academic success and social-emotional well-being for each student in an inclusive and nurturing environment that closes opportunity gaps.
School Rankings
Gorman Crossing Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gorman Crossing Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#290 out of 1338 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
25%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
38%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.7%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Gordy Gator
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gorman Crossing Elementary School's ranking?
Gorman Crossing Elementary School is ranked #290 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Gorman Crossing Elementary School often compared to?
Gorman Crossing Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Ridge Elementary School, Laurel Woods Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Gorman Crossing Elementary School?
750 students attend Gorman Crossing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Gorman Crossing Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Asian, 18% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gorman Crossing Elementary School?
Gorman Crossing Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gorman Crossing Elementary School offer ?
Gorman Crossing Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gorman Crossing Elementary School part of?
Gorman Crossing Elementary School is part of Howard County School District.
In what neighborhood is Gorman Crossing Elementary School located?
Gorman Crossing Elementary School is located in the Kings Contrivance neighborhood of Laurel, MD. There are 3 other public schools located in Kings Contrivance.
School Reviews
Review Gorman Crossing Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
When a Public School Cancels a Course Your Child Needs
Learn what parents can do when public schools cancel essential courses, including protecting graduation credits, finding approved alternatives, requesting substitutions, and preventing disruptions to college or career plans before deadlines.
Verify School Assignment Before Buying a House
Before buying a house, learn how to verify your child's assigned public school, check conflicting property listings, confirm enrollment eligibility, and avoid costly school assignment surprises before closing on a property.
School Bus Commute Times: What Parents Should Know
Discover how long school bus commutes really take, why routes vary, and what parents should ask about pickup times, student fatigue, transportation reliability, and daily schedules before choosing schools.
