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Laurel Elementary School

1141 Laurel Rd.
Oakley, CA 94561
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Tel: (925) 625-7090
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Laurel Elementary School serves 375 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 375 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 31%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 46%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Laurel Elementary School's student population of 375 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
375 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Laurel Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
31%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
46%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Laurel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
6%
12%
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Hispanic
51%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Laurel Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
4%
5%
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White
37%
22%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.60
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Laurel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Laurel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Oakley Union Elementary School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Laurel Elementary School?

375 students attend Laurel Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

51% of Laurel Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Laurel Elementary School?

Laurel Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

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 Oakley Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 375 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 31%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 46%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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