Serving 281 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 281 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Laurel Mill Elementary serves the northeast part of Louisburg, NC, covering an area of approximately 118.1 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 11.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Laurel Mill Elementary School's student population of 281 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
281 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
School Rankings
Laurel Mill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laurel Mill Elementary School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1557 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)50-54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
23%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
36%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
33%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.4%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
Showing 2011–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1557 out of 2,617 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Laurel Mill Elementary School?
281 students attend Laurel Mill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Laurel Mill Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Laurel Mill Elementary School?
Laurel Mill Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Laurel Mill Elementary School offer ?
Laurel Mill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Laurel Mill Elementary School part of?
Laurel Mill Elementary School is part of Franklin County Schools.
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