Laurel Woods Elementary

9250 N Laurel Rd
Laurel, MD 20723

lwes.hcpss.org

662 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Laurel Woods Elementary School, located in Laurel, Maryland, is a public school serving students in the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS). The school provides a comprehensive educational program that emphasizes academic excellence and personal growth, catering to a diverse student body. As part of a highly-rated district, Laurel Woods is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential through rigorous instruction and a wide array of learning opportunities.

In addition to its core curriculum, Laurel Woods Elementary integrates various community-focused programs and extracurricular activities designed to enrich the student experience. The school places a strong focus on collaboration between educators, parents, and the local community to ensure that students develop the social, emotional, and academic skills necessary for long-term success. With a dedication to modern pedagogy and student-centered learning, the school remains a staple of the Laurel community, consistently working to prepare its pupils for the transition to middle school and beyond.

662

Total Students

55.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laurel Woods Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	234
Black	293
Asian	59
Two or More	30
Pacific Islander	1

Black
293 (44.3 %)
Hispanic
234 (35.3 %)
Asian
59 (8.9 %)
White
45 (6.8 %)
Two or More
30 (4.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Howard County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)880-5960
Website:	http://lwes.hcpss.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	662
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	310
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 64

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 113