What grades does Laurel Woods Elementary serve?

Laurel Woods Elementary is a Primary school serving students in Laurel, MD. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Laurel Woods Elementary located?

Laurel Woods Elementary is located at Laurel, MD in a urban area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Woods Elementary?

Laurel Woods Elementary has a student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1.

What schools are in Laurel, MD?

Laurel, MD is served by the local school district. Laurel Woods Elementary is one of the Primary schools in the area.

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Laurel Woods Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Laurel, Maryland|Howard County Public Schools

Laurel, MD 20723

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Oct

Fri

Student holidayHolidayDistrict-wide

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Oct

Wed

Student holidayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov

Tue

Election DayEventDistrict-wide

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Nov

Wed

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Thu

Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Winter Break - Howard County Public School System

Jan

Mon

Martin Luther King Jr. DayEventDistrict-wide

No School - Howard County Public School System

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

596

Student:Teacher

11.7:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Howard County Public Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

54.4%

Phone

(410)880-5960

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

22%

32th percentile in MD

Math Proficiency

16%

51th percentile in MD

Chronic Absenteeism

10.6%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

31 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.9:1

Better than average in MD

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

634

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

63.4

97% fully certified

Counselors

1.5

Psychologists

Social Workers

0.25

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,256

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$13,100

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$22,257

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 5%State 33%Local 63%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$394,495

+0.8% 1yr+22.4% 5yr

Baltimore, MD metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

8.7%

Below 150% poverty line

3.7%

Unemployment rate

3.9%

Uninsured residents

4.8%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

7,430

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

6,185

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,591 (26%)

Autism

1,237 (20%)

Speech/Language Impairment

983 (16%)

Other Health Impairment

923 (15%)

Emotional Disturbance

375 (6%)

Intellectual Disability

253 (4%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

625

Current enrollment

Stable(-3% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Oct 16, 2026

Student holiday

No School - Howard County Public School System

Holiday

Wed, Oct 28, 2026

Student holiday

No School - Howard County Public School System

Holiday

Tue, Nov 3, 2026

Election Day

No School - Howard County Public School System

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Howard County Public Schools. Laurel Woods Elementary follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide No School - Howard County Public School System	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	Yom KippurDistrict-wide No School - Howard County Public School System	Event	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Student holidayDistrict-wide No School - Howard County Public School System	Holiday	—
Wed, Oct 28, 2026	Student holidayDistrict-wide No School - Howard County Public School System	Holiday	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election DayDistrict-wide No School - Howard County Public School System	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Thanksgiving Break - Howard County Public School System	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide Winter Break - Howard County Public School System	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. DayDistrict-wide No School - Howard County Public School System	Event	—
Tue, Jan 19, 2027	Student holidayDistrict-wide No School - Howard County Public School System	Holiday	—
Wed, Feb 3, 2027	Student holidayDistrict-wide No School - Howard County Public School System	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' DayDistrict-wide No School - Howard County Public School System	Event	—
Tue, Mar 9, 2027	Student holidayDistrict-wide No School - Howard County Public School System	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide Spring Break - Howard County Public School System	Break	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide No School - Howard County Public School System	Holiday	—
Tue, Jun 8, 2027	Last Day of SchoolDistrict-wide Last Day of School - Howard County Public School System	Event	—