Laurel Elementary School
Tel:
(510)531-6868
- Laurel Elementary School serves 518 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
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Laurel Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Laurel Elementary School's student population of 518 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 518 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Laurel Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Laurel Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #6790 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| Asian | 30% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 54% |
| Black | 37% | 6% |
| White | 4% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Oakland Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Laurel Elementary School is Conservatory Of Vocal/instrumental Arts High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is American Indian Public Charter (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is American Indian Public Charter (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Oakland American Indian Public Charter Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 144 students
0.2 miles
171 12th St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510)893-8701 0.2 5-8 144 - Oakland Conservatory Of Vocal/instrumental Arts High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 58 students
0.2 miles
12500 Campus Dr. Bldg. D, Merr
Oakland, CA 94619
(510)328-1119 0.2 9-12 58 - Oakland Allendale Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 371 students
0.6 miles
3670 Penniman Ave.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510)535-2812 0.6 K-5 371 - Oakland Redwood Heights Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 352 students
0.6 miles
4401 39th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510)531-6644 0.6 K-5 352 - Oakland Roses In Concrete Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 275 students
0.6 miles
4551 Steele St.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510)698-3794 0.6 K-8 275
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