Laurel Elementary

516 Montgomery St
Laurel, MD 20707

www.pgcps.org/laureles/

472 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Laurel Elementary School, located at 516 Montgomery Street in Laurel, Maryland, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) system. Serving a diverse community, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for students in the primary grades, emphasizing both core curriculum standards and the development of essential social and life skills. As part of the PGCPS district, the school aligns its instructional programs with state-mandated benchmarks to ensure that students are prepared for their transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic focus, Laurel Elementary strives to be a central hub for the local community by fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. The school prioritizes consistent communication with families and encourages parental involvement to enhance student achievement. Through a combination of traditional classroom instruction and various school-wide initiatives, Laurel Elementary works to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to grow intellectually and personally within a safe and structured setting.

472

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laurel Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	308
Black	126
Asian	3
Two or More	8
American Indian	2

Hispanic
308 (65.3%)
Black
126 (26.7%)
White
25 (5.3%)
Two or More
8 (1.7%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	Prince George's County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)497-3660
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/laureles/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	472
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	416
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 39

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 80