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
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.
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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Laurel Woods Elementary School part of?
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!
- Posted by Parent - hunts
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 596 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
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
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