Serving 355 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Laurel Plains Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 355 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Laurel Plains Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laurel Plains Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Laurel Plains Elementary School's ranking?
Laurel Plains Elementary School is ranked #809 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Laurel Plains Elementary School often compared to?
Laurel Plains Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Little Tor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Laurel Plains Elementary School?
355 students attend Laurel Plains Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Laurel Plains Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laurel Plains Elementary School?
Laurel Plains Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Laurel Plains Elementary School offer ?
Laurel Plains Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Laurel Plains Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 355 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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