Forest Ridge Elementary School

Forest Ridge Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
9550 Gorman Rd,  Laurel, MD
Howard County Public Schools
4.8
656 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
35%
Reading Proficiency
45%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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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

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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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
4.8 29 Reviews
parent
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...
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!

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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.

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