Laurelglen Elementary School
Tel:
(661)831-4444
- Laurelglen Elementary School serves 619 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Laurelglen Elementary School's student population of 619 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 619 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Laurelglen Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 has increased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Laurelglen Elementary School is 0.62, which is less 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #6244 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 52% | 54% |
| Black | 10% | 6% |
| White | 33% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Panama-Buena Vista Union School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Laurelglen Elementary School is Kern Workforce 2000 Academy (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Tevis Junior High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bakersfield Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 537 students
0.6 miles
8900 W.wold Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661)665-9471 0.6 K-6 537 - Bakersfield Tevis Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 797 students
0.9 miles
3901 Pin Oak Park Blvd.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661)664-7211 0.9 7-8 797 - Bakersfield Leo B. Hart Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 729 students
1.1 miles
9501 Ridge Oak Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661)664-1296 1.1 K-6 729 - Bakersfield Charles H. Castle Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 696 students
1.2 miles
6001 Edgemont Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661)834-5311 1.2 K-6 696 - Bakersfield O. J. Actis Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 683 students
1.3 miles
2400 W.holme Blvd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661)833-1250 1.3 7-8 683
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