Laurel Elementary School
Tel:
(510) 531-6868
- Laurel Elementary School serves 510 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- 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 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Top Placements
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 510 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 510 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- Laurel Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 25:1 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 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #7383 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 30% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 54% |
| Black | 37% | 6% |
| White | 4% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Oakland Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Laurel Elementary School is American Indian Public High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is American Indian Public Charter (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Oakland American Indian Public Charter Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 146 students
0.2 miles
171 12th St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-8701 0.2 6-8 146 - Oakland American Indian Public High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 360 students
0.2 miles
746 Grand Ave.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-8701 0.2 9-12 360 - Oakland Conservatory Of Vocal/instrumental Arts High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 72 students
0.2 miles
12500 Campus Dr. Bldg. D
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 328-1119 0.2 9-12 72 - Oakland Allendale Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 361 students
0.6 miles
3670 Penniman Ave.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 535-2812 0.6 K-5 361 - Oakland Redwood Heights Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 362 students
0.6 miles
4401 39th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-6644 0.6 K-5 362
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