Overview
Hammond Elementary is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Laurel, Maryland. The school enrolls 763 students. It is part of the Howard County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maryland state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
19% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 54% state average)
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SectorPublic
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Grade Span0–5
Degmada Degmada Howard County Public Schools
County24027
Magaalada CityLaurel
ZIP20723
Dugsiga Charter School No
Dugsiga Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240042000734
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment763
White39.3%
Hispanic / Latino10.0%
Black / African American24.9%
Asian17.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races8.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %19%
State Avg54%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)