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Laurel Elementary School

801 South Central Avenue
Laurel, DE 19956
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,124 students in grades 1-6, Laurel Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-6
  • Enrollment: 1,124 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Bottom 50% in DE
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Laurel Elementary School's student population of 1,124 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Total Students
1,124 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Laurel Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laurel Elementary School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (DE)
#128 out of 201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Laurel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Laurel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Laurel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Laurel Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
24%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Laurel Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
23%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Laurel Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
42%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Laurel Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Laurel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Laurel Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Delaware.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Laurel Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laurel Elementary School's ranking?
Laurel Elementary School is ranked #128 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Laurel Elementary School?
1,124 students attend Laurel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Laurel Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laurel Elementary School?
Laurel Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Laurel Elementary School offer ?
Laurel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Laurel Elementary School part of?
Laurel Elementary School is part of Laurel School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-6
  • Enrollment: 1,124 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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