Serving 494 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Laurel Street Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- 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 494 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
494 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Laurel Street Elementary School is 0.32, 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
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
81%
56%
Black
17%
5%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Laurel Street Elementary School often compared to?
Laurel Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bursch Elementary School, Longfellow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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?
494 students attend Laurel Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Laurel Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, 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 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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.
School Reviews
5 10/14/2017
My child went to this school last year, was disappointed but this year she's in second grade and they have some new awesome teachers
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