Forest Ridge Elementary School

9550 Gorman Rd
Laurel, MD 20723
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 679 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forest Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 679 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Top 50% in MD
  • : 35% (Top 30%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Forest Ridge Elementary School's student population of 679 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
679 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Forest Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Ridge Elementary School is 0.74, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#519 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
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35%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Forest Ridge 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 2021-22 school year data.
45%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Forest Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Forest Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
17%
7%
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Hispanic
21%
23%
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Black
41%
33%
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White
14%
32%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Forest Ridge Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of Forest Ridge Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Forest Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 Forest Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Forest Ridge Elementary School is ranked #519 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Forest Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Forest Ridge 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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Forest Ridge Elementary School?
679 students attend Forest Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Forest Ridge Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Ridge Elementary School?
Forest Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forest Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Forest Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest Ridge Elementary School part of?
Forest Ridge Elementary School is part of Howard County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 679 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35% (Top 30%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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