At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 512
659
Total Enrollment
State avg: 54%
41%-13.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Forest Ridge Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Laurel, Maryland. The school enrolls 659 students. It is part of the Howard County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maryland state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictHoward County Public Schools
County24027
CityLaurel
ZIP20723
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240042000177
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment659
White13.2%
Hispanic / Latino22.0%
Black / African American42.8%
Asian15.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
Two or More Races5.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
13.2%
Hispanic
22.0%
Black
42.8%
Asian
15.3%
Two+
5.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.