Forest Ridge Elementary School

Forest Ridge Elementary School is a highly-rated public elementary school in Laurel, MD.

Forest Ridge Elementary School in Laurel teaches grades K-5th.

Forest Ridge Elementary School offers students two well-maintained baseball fields.

Forest Ridge Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

9550 Gorman Rd, Laurel, MD

North Laurel Neighborhood

Howard County Public Schools

656 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
35%

Reading Proficiency
45%

B+

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

45%

Math Proficiency

35%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

14:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

4.6%

Test Scores

Equity

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%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

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...

5.0 teacher

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...

5.0 parent

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!

5.0 parent

8/6/2018

It was a fantastic 6 years for our son at FRES. From the teachers to the PTA, I cannot say anything other than "Thank You" for everything.

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List Price Range

$301K - $1.3M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$548,777

Median Lot Size

7,840 Sq Ft

% Renters

39%

Household Income

$146,560

% of College Grads

57.9%

Median Age

Average House Size

3,360 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

52.3%

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Sterling Park

Trails
Playground

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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

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