Gorman Crossing Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Laurel, Maryland 20723 · Howard County Public Schools
#202 of 879 elementary schools in Maryland
#14259 of 50,301 nationally
About Gorman Crossing Elementary
Gorman Crossing Elementary is a public elementary located in Laurel, in the Howard County Public Schools school district of Maryland, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 750 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 65.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 202nd of 879 ranked elementary schools in Maryland. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (51th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 750.
There are 19 schools in Laurel; Gorman Crossing Elementary ranks 2nd of 18 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)49%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)21.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Gorman Crossing Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 49%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Gorman Crossing Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Murray Hill Middle
Laurel · Public middle · Grades 6–8
616 students · 173 m away
Hammond Elementary
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades K–5
763 students · 1.6 km away
Hammond Middle
Laurel · Public middle · Grades 6–8
604 students · 1.7 km away
Forest Ridge Elementary
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
659 students · 2.0 km away
Hammond High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,159 students · 2.5 km away
Patuxent Valley Middle
Jessup · Public middle · Grades 6–8
840 students · 2.7 km away
Bollman Bridge Elementary
Jessup · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
775 students · 2.7 km away
Laurel Woods Elementary
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
625 students · 3.4 km away
Guilford Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students · 3.7 km away
Scotchtown Hills Elementary
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
589 students · 4.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Maryland with a comparable Enrollment.
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747 students
Burnt Mills Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
747 students
Port Towns Elementary
Bladensburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
747 students
South Lake Elementary
Gaithersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gorman Crossing Elementary a good school?
Gorman Crossing Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 65.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #202 of 879 in Maryland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Gorman Crossing Elementary rank in Maryland?
Gorman Crossing Elementary ranks #202 of 879 elementary schools in Maryland and #14259 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Gorman Crossing Elementary?
Gorman Crossing Elementary had 750 students in 2025.
Is Gorman Crossing Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Gorman Crossing Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Gorman Crossing Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Gorman Crossing Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.