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Gorman Crossing Elementary School

9999 WINTER SUN RD, LAUREL, MD 20723

About Gorman Crossing Elementary School

Gorman Crossing Elementary lies in the center of Laurel, MD, and serves 728 students from PK to 5th grade. The student population consists of 51% girls and 49% boys, while 20% of students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The school is proudly inclusive and community-centered. The adjacent neighborhood has a median home value of close to $442,800, indicating that families desire to live in that area. There are 54 full-time staff members, including teachers and a school counselor, while the student-teacher ratio is 13:1. Students excel academically, as 46% are proficient in math and 60% are proficient in reading. Gorman Crossing's ranking is #21 of Howard County Public Schools Elementary Schools. Gorman Crossing facilitates curiosity, creativity, and confidence. It is a contender to be called the best elementary school in Maryland.

Gorman Crossing Elementary School Contact Information

Address

9999 WINTER SUN RD, LAUREL, MD 20723

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Phone

(410) 880-5900

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 46%
Reading 60%
State average proficiency is 46% in Math and 60% in Reading.
54
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
728
Total Students
$84855
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 44 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Gorman Crossing Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:25 AM - 3:55 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 9:10 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 17.8%
Asian 26.6%
Hispanic 12.4%
Black 38.2%
Two+ Races 4.7%
Native Am. 1%
White
17.8%
Asian
26.6%
Hispanic
12.4%
Black
38.2%
Two+ Races
4.7%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 728
51.5%
375 Female
48.5%
353 Male

Student Population

728 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

524 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

"Important News" from Gorman Crossing Elementary School honors Principal Deborah Holmes and the school's leadership team during National Principals Month.

FAQ

Q1. What is the history of Gorman Crossing Elementary School?

Ans. Gorman Crossing Elementary School, which opened in the early 2000s in Laurel, Maryland, has grown into a K–5 school that focuses on academics and making everyone feel welcome.

Q2. How many different kinds of students go to Gorman Crossing Elementary School?

Ans. The student body is made up of people from different races and cultures, which creates a multicultural environment where every student is important.

Q3. What is the ratio of students to teachers at Gorman Crossing Elementary School?

Ans. The school has a balanced staff of male and female teachers, so each student gets about 16:1 attention.

Q4. What kinds of activities does Gorman Crossing Elementary School have outside of class?

Ans. Students like clubs, seasonal sports, holiday events, and STEM-focused programs that help them learn outside of school.

Q5. How does Gorman Crossing Elementary School use technology to help kids learn?

Ans. The school uses tablets, smartboards that you can touch, and online platforms to help students learn how to use technology and get involved in the classroom.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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