Gorman Crossing Elementary

Q: Is Gorman Crossing Elementary a good school?

Gorman Crossing Elementary ranks 179 th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Gorman Crossing Elementary is a public elementary school in Laurel, Maryland, serving 743 students in grades PK-5 and part of the highly-ranked Howard County Public Schools district.

Gorman Crossing Elementary consistently ranks among the top 25% of Maryland elementary schools, with impressive academic performance that exceeds state and district averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts. The school's diverse student population, with 38.22% African American and 26.65% Asian students, is a key differentiating factor compared to nearby schools. Additionally, Gorman Crossing has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 20.46%, lower than nearby schools like Bollman Bridge Elementary (53.5%) and Laurel Elementary (84.45%).

The school's sustained excellence, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, is particularly noteworthy. Gorman Crossing's strong performance across different racial subgroups, including a high ranking for African American students, is a positive indicator of the school's commitment to equity and inclusion. While Gorman Crossing is a standout institution, nearby schools like Fulton Elementary and Hammond Elementary also demonstrate exceptional academic results, suggesting the Howard County Public Schools district as a whole is providing a high-quality education.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

9999 Winter Sun Rd
Laurel, MD 20723

(410) 880-5900

District: Howard County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
179^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,872

Students who attend Gorman Crossing Elementary usually attend:

Middle:

Murray Hill Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 743

Racial breakdown:

African American:

38.2%

Asian:

26.6%

White:

17.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 20.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gorman Crossing Elementary ranks better than 79.2% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 23^rd among 42 ranked elementary schools in the Howard County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.34. (See more...)

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Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Gorman Crossing Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (38.2%), Asian (26.6%), White (17.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 20.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gorman Crossing Elementary is 13.1. 21 elementary schools in the Howard County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Gorman Crossing Elementary employs 56.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gorman Crossing Elementary is $15,872. 37 elementary schools in the Howard County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Gorman Crossing Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Howard County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Howard County Public Schools 2^nd of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gorman Crossing Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Gorman Crossing Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	29.66	617^th	803	23.2%
2005	16.04	705^th	805	12.4%
2006	21.95	666^th	804	17.2%
2007	18.64	696^th	818	14.9%
2008	73.97	227^th	838	72.9%
2009	72.27	253^rd	850	70.2%
2010	72.89	234^th	855	72.6%
2011	81.35	99^th	853	88.4%
2012	83.80	57^th	857	93.3%
2013	76.95	166^th	847	80.4%
2014	76.64	201^st	867	76.8%
2015	80.58	165^th	859	80.8%
2016	80.28	173^rd	845	79.5%
2017	83.65	149^th	847	82.4%
2018	76.52	198^th	857	76.9%
2019	68.52	257^th	853	69.9%
2021	75.55	145^th	802	81.9%
2022	79.67	172^nd	862	80.0%
2023	76.22	196^th	855	77.1%
2024	78.34	179^th	859	79.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Gorman Crossing Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	85.18	88^th	796	88.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Gorman Crossing Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	59.07	224^th	788	71.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at Gorman Crossing Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	42.75	82^nd	128	35.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Gorman Crossing Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	78.92	40^th	504	92.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gorman Crossing Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	45.91	119^th	347	65.7%

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Rank History for White students at Gorman Crossing Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	74.69	115^th	528	78.2%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Gorman Crossing Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1999	318	57	22	14	0	n/a	n/a	411
2000	338	70	26	14	0	n/a	n/a	448
2001	306	79	19	19	0	n/a	n/a	423
2002	305	93	28	25	1	n/a	n/a	452
2003	305	93	28	25	1	n/a	n/a	452
2004	322	109	44	31	3	n/a	n/a	509
2005	315	132	67	32	4	n/a	n/a	550
2006	287	133	95	37	2	n/a	n/a	554
2007	271	149	104	40	2	n/a	n/a	566
2008	279	175	115	52	2	n/a	n/a	623
2009	267	146	112	50	4	n/a	n/a	579
2010	247	170	134	59	2	n/a	n/a	612
2011	232	142	134	81	3	0	24	616
2012	243	190	158	77	3	0	28	699
2013	187	184	159	73	1	0	37	641
2014	200	208	164	76	0	0	38	686
2015	188	210	174	76	1	0	44	693
2016	187	210	176	85	1	1	38	698
2017	176	234	193	99	2	1	46	751
2018	177	269	227	111	2	0	62	848
2019	179	288	242	103	1	0	64	877
2020	171	288	235	91	1	2	61	849
2021	144	266	230	95	1	1	49	786
2022	148	259	229	100	2	1	45	784
2023	132	284	198	92	1	1	35	743

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gorman Crossing Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	411	26.0	15.8	7.8
2000	448	31.0	14.5	8.9
2001	423	32.5	13.0	9.5
2002	452	35.5	12.7	6.2
2003	452	35.5	12.7	6.2
2004	509	37.0	13.8	7.3
2005	550	40.0	13.8	9.6
2006	554	43.0	12.9	8.8
2007	566	44.5	12.7	11
2008	623	47.5	13.1	10
2009	579	48.0	12.1	10.5
2010	612	47.0	13.0	15.2
2011	616	45.0	13.6	15.3
2012	699	45.0	15.5	15.9
2013	641	48.3	13.2	18.1
2014	686	50.1	13.6	17.3
2015	693	52.0	13.3	16.2
2016	698	47.0	14.8	15.2
2017	751	48.1	15.6	17.7
2018	848	57.4	14.7	18
2019	877	60.0	14.6	13.9
2020	849	56.5	15.0	14.4
2021	786	57.6	13.6	12.1
2022	784	56.6	13.8	12.9
2023	743	56.6	13.1	20.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gorman Crossing Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	411	26.0	15.8	7.8
2000	448	31.0	14.5	8.9
2001	423	32.5	13.0	9.5
2002	452	35.5	12.7	6.2
2003	452	35.5	12.7	6.2
2004	509	37.0	13.8	7.3
2005	550	40.0	13.8	9.6
2006	554	43.0	12.9	8.8
2007	566	44.5	12.7	11
2008	623	47.5	13.1	10
2009	579	48.0	12.1	10.5
2010	612	47.0	13.0	15.2
2011	616	45.0	13.6	15.3
2012	699	45.0	15.5	15.9
2013	641	48.3	13.2	18.1
2014	686	50.1	13.6	17.3
2015	693	52.0	13.3	16.2
2016	698	47.0	14.8	15.2
2017	751	48.1	15.6	17.7
2018	848	57.4	14.7	18
2019	877	60.0	14.6	13.9
2020	849	56.5	15.0	14.4
2021	786	57.6	13.6	12.1
2022	784	56.6	13.8	12.9
2023	743	56.6	13.1	20.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gorman Crossing Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$405 (3.4%)	$11,640 (96.6%)	$12,045
2020	$479 (3.8%)	$12,143 (96.2%)	$12,622
2021	$780 (5.2%)	$14,319 (94.8%)	$15,098
2022	$950 (6.1%)	$14,553 (93.9%)	$15,503
2023	$712 (4.5%)	$15,161 (95.5%)	$15,872

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gorman Crossing Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 257^th of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 196^th of 855 Elementary schools	7.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	877	743	15.3%
African American	288	284	1.4%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	242	198	18.2%
Hispanic	103	92	10.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	179	132	26.3%
Two or More Races	64	35	45.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	13.9%	20.5%	6.5%

Schools Near Gorman Crossing Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)				MCAP English Language Arts (2024)				MCAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gorman Crossing Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9999 Winter Sun Rd	Laurel	20723	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 880-5900	743	57	13.1	20.5%	132 (17.8%)	284 (38.2%)	92 (12.4%)	198 (26.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (4.7%)	78.3	179^th of 859 public elementary schools	79.2%		76.2	196^th of 855 public elementary schools	77.1%	17	66.7	46.5	39.8	50.7	67.3	62.4	65.3	64.9	33.1	$15,872	$712	$15,161
Hammond Elementary	Public	K-5	8110 Aladdin Dr	Laurel	20723	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 880-5890	651	42	15.3	18.3%	293 (45.0%)	146 (22.4%)	61 (9.4%)	95 (14.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (8.3%)	80.2	165^th of 859 public elementary schools	80.8%		87.1	105^th of 855 public elementary schools	87.7%	60	57.0	45.7	52.4	51.7	61.9	56.7	66.7	61.7	44.1	$15,353	$722	$14,631
Forest Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9550 Gorman Rd	Laurel	20723	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 880-5950	648	46	14.2	36.7%	105 (16.2%)	243 (37.5%)	134 (20.7%)	120 (18.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	42 (6.5%)	46.2	409^th of 859 public elementary schools	52.4%		51.1	363^rd of 855 public elementary schools	57.5%	46	34.6	31.1	24.7	30.3	52.0	39.3	49.5	46.5	21.1	$16,206	$824	$15,382
Bollman Bridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8200 Savage-Guilford Road	Jessup	20794	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 880-5920	742	59	12.5	53.5%	162 (21.8%)	278 (37.5%)	204 (27.5%)	56 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (5.7%)	33.7	500^th of 859 public elementary schools	41.8%		37.6	481^st of 855 public elementary schools	43.7%	19	40.4	24.1	25.2	29.3	38.7	32.7	27.8	32.8	16.8	$18,219	$1,599	$16,620
Laurel Woods Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9250 N Laurel Rd	Laurel	20723	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 880-5960	662	56	11.8	61.6%	45 (6.8%)	293 (44.3%)	234 (35.3%)	59 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (4.5%)	31	529^th of 859 public elementary schools	38.4%		35.8	499^th of 855 public elementary schools	41.6%	30	30.7	19.8	30.7	26.8	29.3	31.1	37.8	32.3	14.9	$18,220	$1,704	$16,516
Guilford Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7335 Oakland Mills Rd	Columbia	21046	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 880-5930	478	43	11.2	56.5%	67 (14.0%)	234 (49.0%)	86 (18.0%)	65 (13.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.2%)	43.3	435^th of 859 public elementary schools	49.4%		40.7	450^th of 855 public elementary schools	47.4%	15	32.1	30.1	23.5	28.5	51.9	54.2	36.7	47.4	14.6	$21,037	$1,443	$19,594
Scotchtown Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	15950 Dorset Rd	Laurel	20707	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 497-3994	612	40	15.1	76.0%	28 (4.6%)	228 (37.3%)	304 (49.7%)	22 (3.6%)	10 (1.6%)	2 (0.3%)	18 (2.9%)	13.5	752^nd of 859 public elementary schools	12.5%		16.1	715^th of 855 public elementary schools	16.4%	37	12.0	7.7	14.5	11.4	20.9	19.2	23.0	21.0	9.5	$18,600	$1,682	$16,918
Laurel Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	516 Montgomery St	Laurel	20707	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 497-3660	566	43	13.0	84.5%	23 (4.1%)	176 (31.1%)	349 (61.7%)	7 (1.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.4%)	23.2	606^th of 859 public elementary schools	29.5%		25.8	580^th of 855 public elementary schools	32.2%	26	26.2	6.6	8.7	12.9	41.3	35.2	32.3	36.1	10.3	$19,499	$2,269	$17,230
Atholton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6700 Seneca Dr	Columbia	21046	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-6853	489	36	13.7	16.8%	228 (46.6%)	112 (22.9%)	65 (13.3%)	31 (6.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	51 (10.4%)	82.7	146^th of 859 public elementary schools	83.0%		78.7	173^rd of 855 public elementary schools	79.8%	27	55.7	46.1	50.6	50.9	69.6	68.4	63.6	67.2	42.3	$16,440	$784	$15,655
Fulton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11600 Scaggsville Rd	Fulton	20759	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 880-5957	879	58	15.1	7.4%	318 (36.2%)	140 (15.9%)	48 (5.5%)	290 (33.0%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	80 (9.1%)	92.7	56^th of 859 public elementary schools	93.5%		92.3	62^nd of 855 public elementary schools	92.7%	6	85.4	68.3	61.8	72.0	77.6	68.3	71.1	72.3	46.7	$15,085	$719	$14,366

Frequently Asked Questions about Gorman Crossing Elementary

What district is Gorman Crossing Elementary in?

Howard County Public Schools

Is Gorman Crossing Elementary a good school?

Gorman Crossing Elementary ranks 179^th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Gorman Crossing Elementary?

Students at Gorman Crossing Elementary are 38% African American, 27% Asian, 18% White, 12% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend Gorman Crossing Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 743 students attended Gorman Crossing Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Gorman Crossing Elementary attend?

Students who attend Gorman Crossing Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Murray Hill Middle

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