Gorman Crossing Elementary

9999 Winter Sun Rd
Laurel, MD 20723

gces.hcpss.org

750 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gorman Crossing Elementary School, located in Laurel, Maryland, is a prominent member of the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS). Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of lifelong learning habits. The school community is known for its strong emphasis on collaboration between staff, parents, and local stakeholders to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to reach their full potential.

In addition to a rigorous core curriculum, Gorman Crossing offers a variety of programs designed to enrich the student experience, including opportunities for creative expression, physical education, and technology integration. The school leverages the high standards set by the Howard County district to provide differentiated instruction, ensuring that learners at all levels are both challenged and supported. By prioritizing a culture of respect, safety, and engagement, Gorman Crossing Elementary remains a vital hub for the Laurel community, consistently striving to prepare its students for future success in a rapidly evolving world.

750

Total Students

59.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gorman Crossing Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	138
Hispanic	104
Black	285
Asian	183
Two or More	38
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
285 (38.0%)
Asian
183 (24.4%)
White
138 (18.4%)
Hispanic
104 (13.9%)
Two or More
38 (5.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Howard County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)880-5900
Website:	http://gces.hcpss.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	750
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	134
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 55

Kindergarten 113

Grade 1 106

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 130

Grade 4 118

Grade 5 124