Laurel Park Elementary School vs. Salem Elementary School
Should I attend Laurel Park Elementary School or Salem 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 Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
n/a
Overview
Serving 831 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Laurel Park Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 962 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Salem Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
831 students
962 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
68 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#407 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#693 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
55%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
15
Kindergarten Students
134
185
Grade 1 Students
136
142
Grade 2 Students
139
172
Grade 3 Students
127
154
Grade 4 Students
141
143
Grade 5 Students
154
151
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
14%
24%
% Hispanic
11%
16%
% Black
6%
8%
% White
63%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
2%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%