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Laurel Elementary School

516 Montgomery St
Laurel, MD 20707

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Laurel Elementary School serves 570 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Laurel Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 570 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MD
Math Proficiency
: 4% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Laurel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Laurel Elementary School's student population of 570 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

570 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

43 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Laurel Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Laurel Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MD)

Overall Testing Rank

#1297 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

20%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Laurel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

36%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

60%

20%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Laurel Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

31%

34%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Laurel Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

34%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.55

0.73

This chart display the diversity score of Laurel Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

67%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Laurel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Prince George's County Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Laurel Elementary School's ranking?

Laurel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).

How many students attend Laurel Elementary School?

570 students attend Laurel Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

60% of Laurel Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Laurel Elementary School?

Laurel Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.

What grades does Laurel Elementary School offer ?

Laurel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Laurel Elementary School part of?

Laurel Elementary School is part of Prince George's County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 570 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 4% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education