Serving 344 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Laurel Plains Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Laurel Plains Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Laurel Plains Elementary School's student population of 344 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
344 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Laurel Plains Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laurel Plains Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#796 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
22%
29%
Black
6%
16%
White
57%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laurel Plains Elementary School's ranking?
Laurel Plains Elementary School is ranked #796 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Laurel Plains Elementary School often compared to?
Laurel Plains Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Little Tor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Laurel Plains Elementary School?
344 students attend Laurel Plains Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Laurel Plains Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laurel Plains Elementary School?
Laurel Plains Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Laurel Plains Elementary School offer ?
Laurel Plains Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Laurel Plains Elementary School part of?
Laurel Plains Elementary School is part of Clarkstown Central School District.
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