Serving 648 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Laurel Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 648 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Laurel Creek Elementary serves the northern part of Fairfield, CA, covering an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Laurel Creek Elementary School's student population of 648 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
648 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Laurel Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laurel Creek Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5932 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
21%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple
School Mascot
Sharks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laurel Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Laurel Creek Elementary School is ranked #5932 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Laurel Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Laurel Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cordelia Hills Elementary School, Dan O. Root Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Laurel Creek Elementary School?
648 students attend Laurel Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Laurel Creek Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Laurel Creek Elementary School?
Laurel Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Laurel Creek Elementary School offer ?
Laurel Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Laurel Creek Elementary School part of?
Laurel Creek Elementary School is part of Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District.
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