Enrollment
434
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brea, CA
Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr
Federal NCES profile for Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060588000530
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in Brea · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.8:1
- students per teacher
- 32.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Brea, CA.
School address
District: Brea-Olinda Unified · California
NCES ID 060588000530 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr
Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr is a mid-sized elementary school in Brea, California, enrolling 434 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 22.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 434 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,205 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #250.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and White (19%) (diversity index 60/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Brea's elementary schools, it stands alongside Olinda Elementary (649 students): Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.8:1 vs 24:1).
Brea-Olinda Unified also operates Brea Olinda High (1,676 students) and Brea Junior High (921 students) alongside Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr compares
Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.7% | ▼ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,114
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.3%
White 18.7%
Asian 14.1%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brea-Olinda Unified, which includes Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr.
$14,114
Per student
-15%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.1%
State 25.3%
Federal 6.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brea Olinda High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brea Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olinda Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Falcon Academy of Science and Technology | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mariposa Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Brea
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Olinda Elementary
Standard public school
649 students 24:1 students per teacher
Falcon Academy of Science and Technology
Standard public school
544 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Mariposa Elementary
Standard public school
504 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Brea Country Hills Elementary
Standard public school
498 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Arovista Elementary
Standard public school
460 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Bousd Online Academy
Standard public school
13 students 4.3:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~434 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr
How many students attend Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr?
Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr has 434 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brea, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr is 22.8:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr?
32.7% of students at Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr?
The largest demographic group at Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr is Hispanic or Latino at 58.3% of enrollment, in Brea, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr?
Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr rank among elementary schools in Brea?
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Brea, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Brea on the city page.
Is Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr a good school?
Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Brea-Olinda Unified?
Besides Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr, Brea-Olinda Unified also operates Brea Olinda High (1,676 students), Brea Junior High (921 students), and Olinda Elementary (649 students). See the Brea-Olinda Unified district page for the complete list.
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