Laurel Elementary School
Laurel Elementary School serves 444 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Laurel Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (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 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Laurel Elementary School's student population of 444 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
444 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Laurel Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Laurel Elementary School is 0.75, 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
#7034 out of 9659 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
25%
12%
Hispanic
27%
56%
Black
34%
5%
White
4%
22%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Laurel Elementary School?
444 students attend Laurel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Laurel Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laurel Elementary School?
Laurel Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than 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 Oakland Unified School District.
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