Serving 262 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Laurel 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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Laurel Elementary serves the northeast part of Los Angeles, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 1.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Laurel Elementary School's student population of 262 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
262 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Panther Pride!
School Rankings
Laurel 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 Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#5677 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Panther Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laurel Elementary School's ranking?
Laurel Elementary School is ranked #5677 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Laurel Elementary School often compared to?
Laurel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gardner Street Elementary School, Orange Grove Elementary School, Laurel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Laurel Elementary School?
262 students attend Laurel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Laurel Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Laurel Elementary School?
Laurel Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Laurel Elementary School offer ?
Laurel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Laurel Elementary School part of?
Laurel Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Laurel Elementary School located?
Laurel Elementary School is located in the Melrose neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
School Reviews
5 10/5/2026
We love Laurel!! This page is very out-of-date and I greatly encourage you to make an appointment to tour the school and meet the amazing principal, faculty and staff. Honestly, Laurel is a gem hiding in plain sight! The principal Lindsey Corcoran is dedicated beyond belief, the faculty & staff are fully devoted to students'' well-being, learning, and enjoyment of the process, and the academics are EXCELLENT. It''s a small community - one class per grade - with FOUR support staffers; two counselors, a therapist and a school environmental advocate who''s involved in almost every aspect of the students'' lives at school. In addition, they have two parent liaisons, excellent communication, and many opportunities for parents to get involved and be informed.Laurel has a wonderfully diverse student body. They are also Title 1 which means many of the enrichments other LAUSD schools struggle to raise money for are PAID FOR by the district - this includes PE, Music, Art, Theater, the Innovation Lab, tutoring, and even the Star Afterschool program, (which costs over $600/month at neighboring schools). We transferred our son there in the middle of First Grade immediately when we got to Laurel, his teacher, the support staff and the principal worked together and went way out of their way to address his needs and help him acclimate and feel safe. Also, within a few days, he was proudly playing recorder!Do not be deterred by the cosmetics! The yard and halls look a bit bleak - no lie - but It''s truly irrelevant when you learn how passionate and invested the faculty and staff are at Laurel and how much progress your child is making in academics. (Also the school won a grant for beautification, so the yard and interior will be improving very soon.) Also, Laurel runs from 2nd Grade through 8th, so you avoid all that crazy stress of finding a middle school in Los Angeles. And Laurel Middle School Creative Arts and Technology Magnet is top-rated and amazing.I promise you the scores have not caught up with the incredible quality and results of this wonderful school. Enroll at Laurel! You will be grateful and impressed at your child''s achievements!
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