Laurel Elementary School serves 637 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 637 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Math Proficiency: 80%
- Reading Proficiency: 83%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Laurel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Laurel Elementary School's student population of 637 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
637 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Laurel Elementary School is 0.70, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)83%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
20%
12%
Hispanic
21%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
45%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Laurel Elementary School often compared to?
Laurel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Knoll Elementary School, Encinal Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Laurel Elementary School?
637 students attend Laurel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Laurel Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laurel Elementary School?
Laurel Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, 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-5
What school district is Laurel Elementary School part of?
Laurel Elementary School is part of Menlo Park City Elementary School District.
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