- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Whittier, CA
Laurel Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Laurel Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061185001317
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurel Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #13 of 29
- elementary schools in Whittier · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.5:1
- large classes for California
- 64.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Laurel Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Elementary ranks #13 of 29 elementary schools in Whittier, CA.
School address
District: East Whittier City Elementary · California
NCES ID 061185001317 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Laurel Elementary held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 061185001317 · Whittier, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
465 enr · 24.5:1 · 64.8% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Granada Middle (989 students)
Laurel Elementary held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Laurel Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granada Middle
Granada Middle
989 students
- East Whittier
East Whittier Middle
985 students
- Ocean View Ele
Ocean View Elementary
668 students
- Hillview Middl
Hillview Middle
643 students
- Leffingwell El
Leffingwell Elementary
551 students
- This school
Laurel Elementary
465 students
What this shows Laurel Elementary reports 465 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laurel Elementary compares
Laurel Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.8% | ▲ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
38.1%
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
$17,792
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.8%
White 4.3%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, Laurel Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Whittier City Elementary reports $17,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laurel Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granada Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Whittier Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ocean View Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillview Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leffingwell Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laurel Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 985
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Whittier
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ocean View Elementary
Standard public school
668 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Leffingwell Elementary
Standard public school
551 students 24:1 students per teacher
Wallen L. Andrews Elementary
Standard public school
542 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Jordan Elementary
Standard public school
516 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Daniel Phelan Elementary
Standard public school
507 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Longfellow Elementary
Standard public school
499 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~465 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laurel Elementary
How many students attend Laurel Elementary?
Laurel Elementary has 465 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Whittier, CA. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Elementary is 24.5:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laurel Elementary?
64.8% of students at Laurel Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurel Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Laurel Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 91.8% of enrollment, in Whittier, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurel Elementary?
Laurel Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Laurel Elementary rank among elementary schools in Whittier?
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Elementary ranks #13 of 29 elementary schools in Whittier, 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 Whittier on the city page.
What other schools are in East Whittier City Elementary?
Besides Laurel Elementary, East Whittier City Elementary also operates Granada Middle (989 students), East Whittier Middle (985 students), and Ocean View Elementary (668 students). See the East Whittier City Elementary district page for the complete list.