Margie Halem
Compass
(240) 630-5218
298 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$562,500 Price
Forest Ridge Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
9550 Gorman Rd,
Laurel, MD
Howard County Public Schools
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
35%
Reading Proficiency
45%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
B+
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
35%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
52
Full Time Teachers
52
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.6%
GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
663:1
Student Diversity
Male
52%
Female
48%
Black
37.5%
Hispanic
20.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
18.5%
White
16.2%
Two or more races
6.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
9/7/2025
As a parent, I couldn’t be happier with Forest Ridge Elementary School. From the moment you walk in, you feel the warmth and sense of community that makes this school special. The staff and leadership team truly care about every child—they go above and beyond to make sure students are safe, supporte...
10/28/2024
I don’t know why this school is rated so low. I love Forest Ridge! The teachers are amazing, the curriculum is enriching and everybody shows devotion to their work whether they are a teacher or a student. My kids have been going to FRES for about 3 years now and I see a change in the way they’re lea...
4/1/2023
I’ve taught at multiple schools in different counties and am so happy here. This will be my last stop as I love the staff, the community involvement with families, and the outstanding administration. The environment is warm and teachers support each other to give students the resources and enrichmen...
6/18/2019
I don't know why the rating of this school is so low. Our children have done phenomenally here, the teachers are amazing, as well as the administration and the facility. Other parents agree - talk to them!
Agents Specializing in Attendance Zone
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Margie Halem
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Laura Scott
Laura Scott
Keller Williams Realty Centre
(667) 218-4181
61 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$750,000 Price
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Susan McFarland
Susan McFarland
RE/MAX Realty Group
(240) 869-6484
100 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$342,500 Price
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Sharon Cremen
Sharon Cremen
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
(667) 239-9220
65 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$542,000 Price
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Kim Fitzgerald
Kim Fitzgerald
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
(667) 303-2314
106 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$462,000 Price
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Andy MacPherson
Andy MacPherson
Responds QuicklyW F Chesley Real Estate, LLC.
(301) 867-7339
138 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$445,000 Price
Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$290K - $1.2M
Homes For Sale
38
Average Home Value
$541,326
Median Lot Size
7,840 Sq Ft
% Renters
39%
Average Household Income
$146,560
% of College Grads
57.9%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
3,278 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
51.2%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,763 - $3,048 per month
- Ashbury Courts Apartments
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 656+ Sq Ft
- 10095 Washington Blvd N
- Laurel, MD
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Additional Schools in the Area
- 9th to 10th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 3rd to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Sterling Park
- Trails
- Playground
Haddon Park at Emerson
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
- Walking Paths
Hammond Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Supplee Lane Recreation Area
- Fishing
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Scott's Cove Recreation Area
- Bike Trails
- Boating
- Trails
Bowling Brook Park
- Picnic Area
- Volleyball
- Playground
Savage Mill Trail
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Walking Paths
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Fulton
Planned community homes and businesses in the Maple Lawn subdivisions
Forest Ridge Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Laurel, MD and is served by the Howard County Public Schools in Maryland. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 656 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 35% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 45% are proficient in reading. Forest Ridge Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $541,326. Discover additional schools in the area, like Guilford Park High, Hammond High School, Phillips School - Laurel, and more. Learn more about what Laurel has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Forest Ridge Elementary School.