Serving 501 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mt Laurel Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt Laurel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mt Laurel Elementary School's student population of 501 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
501 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mt Laurel Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt Laurel Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7 out of 1276 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
7%
32%
White
83%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt Laurel Elementary School's ranking?
Mt Laurel Elementary School is ranked #7 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Mt Laurel Elementary School often compared to?
Mt Laurel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Mountain High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Mt Laurel Elementary School?
501 students attend Mt Laurel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Mt Laurel Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt Laurel Elementary School?
Mt Laurel Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Mt Laurel Elementary School offer ?
Mt Laurel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mt Laurel Elementary School part of?
Mt Laurel Elementary School is part of Shelby County School District.
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