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Coleman Elementary School vs. Laurel Dell Elementary School

Should you attend Coleman Elementary School or Laurel Dell Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Coleman Elementary School
800 Belle Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Laurel Dell Elementary School
225 Woodland Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Laurel Dell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 380 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Coleman Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 283 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Laurel Dell Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
380 students
283 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Coleman Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Laurel Dell Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Coleman Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Laurel Dell Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
12 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Coleman Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Laurel Dell Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Coleman Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Rafael City Elementary School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Dell Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Rafael City Elementary School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#3770 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#3927 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Coleman Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Laurel Dell Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 30% in CA)
50-54%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Coleman Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Rafael City Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Laurel Dell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Rafael City Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Coleman Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Rafael City Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Laurel Dell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Rafael City Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Coleman Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Laurel Dell Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
88
66
Grade 1 Students
49
48
Grade 2 Students
53
48
Grade 3 Students
56
48
Grade 4 Students
68
46
Grade 5 Students
66
27

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Coleman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the San Rafael City Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Laurel Dell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the San Rafael City Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
4%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Coleman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Rafael City Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Laurel Dell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Rafael City Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
54%
91%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Coleman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Rafael City Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Laurel Dell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Rafael City Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Coleman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Rafael City Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Laurel Dell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Rafael City Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
% White
34%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Coleman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Rafael City Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Laurel Dell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Rafael City Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Coleman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the San Rafael City Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
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% Two or more races
6%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Coleman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Rafael City Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Laurel Dell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Rafael City Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.59
0.17
This chart showcases the diversity score of Coleman Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Rafael City Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Laurel Dell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Rafael City Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
87%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Coleman Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Rafael City Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Laurel Dell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Rafael City Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Coleman Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Rafael City Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Laurel Dell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Rafael City Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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