Serving 285 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Laurel Mill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Laurel Mill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Laurel Mill Elementary School's student population of 285 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
285 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Laurel Mill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laurel Mill Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1690 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
16%
20%
Black
33%
25%
White
44%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laurel Mill Elementary School's ranking?
Laurel Mill Elementary School is ranked #1690 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Laurel Mill Elementary School often compared to?
Laurel Mill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edward Best Elementary School, Crosscreek Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Laurel Mill Elementary School?
285 students attend Laurel Mill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Laurel Mill Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laurel Mill Elementary School?
Laurel Mill Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Laurel Mill Elementary School offer ?
Laurel Mill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Laurel Mill Elementary School part of?
Laurel Mill Elementary School is part of Franklin County Schools School District.
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