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Redwood Heights Elementary School vs. Laurel Elementary School

Should you attend Redwood Heights Elementary School or Laurel 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
Redwood Heights Elementary School
4401 39th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94619
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Laurel Elementary School
3750 Brown Ave.
Oakland, CA 94619
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Redwood Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)

Laurel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 383 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Redwood Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 412 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Laurel Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
383 students
412 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Redwood Heights 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 Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Redwood Heights Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Laurel Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
16 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Redwood Heights 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 Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Redwood Heights Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Oakland Unified 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 Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Oakland Unified 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

#861 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
#6170 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Redwood Heights 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 Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 10% in CA)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Redwood Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Oakland Unified 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 Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Oakland Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
33%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Redwood Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Oakland Unified 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 Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Oakland Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Redwood Heights Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Laurel Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
66
94
Grade 1 Students
73
62
Grade 2 Students
62
73
Grade 3 Students
67
59
Grade 4 Students
54
65
Grade 5 Students
61
59

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Redwood Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Oakland Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
% Asian
10%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Redwood Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Oakland Unified 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 Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Oakland Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
23%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Redwood Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Oakland Unified 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 Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Oakland Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
13%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Redwood Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Oakland Unified 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 Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Oakland Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
30%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Redwood Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Oakland Unified 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 Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Oakland Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Redwood Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Oakland Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Laurel Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Oakland Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Two or more races
24%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Redwood Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Oakland Unified 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 Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Oakland Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.78
0.76
This chart showcases the diversity score of Redwood Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Oakland Unified 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 Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Oakland Unified 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
32%
74%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Redwood Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Oakland Unified 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 Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Oakland Unified 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
13%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Redwood Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Oakland Unified 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 Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Oakland Unified 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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