Laurel Elementary School vs. Encinal Elementary School
Should I attend Laurel Elementary School or Encinal Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Laurel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Encinal Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 637 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Laurel Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 625 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Encinal Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
637 students
625 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
81%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
108
103
Grade 1 Students
98
104
Grade 2 Students
113
113
Grade 3 Students
110
90
Grade 4 Students
105
103
Grade 5 Students
103
112
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
20%
18%
% Hispanic
21%
24%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
45%
44%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
13%
12%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%