Serving 596 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Laurel Woods Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 596 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Laurel Woods Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Laurel Woods Elementary School's student population of 596 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
596 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Rankings
Laurel Woods Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laurel Woods Elementary School is 0.68, which is less 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
#804 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
35%
23%
Black
44%
33%
White
7%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laurel Woods Elementary School's ranking?
Laurel Woods Elementary School is ranked #804 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Laurel Woods Elementary School often compared to?
Laurel Woods Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gorman Crossing Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Laurel Woods Elementary School?
596 students attend Laurel Woods Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Laurel Woods Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laurel Woods Elementary School?
Laurel Woods Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Laurel Woods Elementary School offer ?
Laurel Woods Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Laurel Woods Elementary School part of?
Laurel Woods Elementary School is part of Howard County School District.
School Reviews
5 11/12/2014
We LOVE this school! We have two kids - 1st & 4th grades. We switched for the 2014-2015 school year from a local catholic school because we were not happy with the schools responsiveness to our children's educational needs. From day 1 we have had positive experiences at Laurel Woods. The teachers are excellent and truly care. Our children are being continually evaluated to ensure the school is doing everything they can to ensure their academic success. One of them is getting extra help in math (Bridges Program) while at the same time being put into GT for reading; the other is receiving speech therapy while recently being put into a higher level of instruction for math. We can't say enough wonderful things about both the administration and the teachers. THIS is what public education is supposed to be all about. Way to go LWES!
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