At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 512
763
Total Enrollment
State avg: 54%
19%-35.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
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)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictHoward County Public Schools
County24027
CityLaurel
ZIP20723
CharterNo
MagnetNo
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
White
39.3%
Hispanic
10.0%
Black
24.9%
Asian
17.3%
Two+
8.1%
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.