Laurel Street Elementary School serves 580 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 580 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 45%
- Reading Proficiency: 56%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Laurel Street Elementary School's student population of 580 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
580 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Laurel Street Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)56%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
78%
56%
Black
20%
5%
White
1%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Laurel Street Elementary School?
580 students attend Laurel Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Laurel Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laurel Street Elementary School?
Laurel Street Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Laurel Street Elementary School offer ?
Laurel Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Laurel Street Elementary School part of?
Laurel Street Elementary School is part of Compton Unified School District.
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