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
13:1

Math Proficiency
35%

Reading Proficiency
45%

B+

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

45%

Math Proficiency

35%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

13:1

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%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s 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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Maryland Howard County Laurel 20723 North Laurel

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 $537,492. 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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