Enrollment
342
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oakley, CA
Laurel Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Laurel Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062808000186
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurel Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in Oakley · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- students per teacher
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Laurel Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Elementary ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Oakley, CA.
School address
District: Oakley Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062808000186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Laurel Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Laurel Elementary
Laurel Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Oakley, California, enrolling 342 students.
At 21.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 342 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 906 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #539.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and White (33%) (diversity index 60/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Oakley Union Elementary spends $13,078 per pupil, 21% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Oakley's elementary schools, it stands alongside Orchard Park (751 students): Laurel Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.4:1 vs 24.2:1).
Oakley Union Elementary also operates Delta Vista Middle (873 students) and O'hara Park Middle (856 students) alongside Laurel Elementary.
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 Elementary compares
Laurel Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% below state mean
Top 47% in California - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.5%
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
$13,078
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 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 53.2%
White 33.0%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 5.0%
African American 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Laurel Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oakley Union Elementary, which includes Laurel Elementary.
$13,078
Per student
-21%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.8%
State 56.0%
Federal 8.1%
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 Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Vista Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| O'hara Park Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gehringer Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summer Lake Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iron House Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Oakley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Orchard Park
Standard public school
751 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Gehringer Elementary
Standard public school
663 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Summer Lake Elementary
Standard public school
595 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
Iron House Elementary
Standard public school
503 students 24:1 students per teacher
Vintage Parkway Elementary
Standard public school
481 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Almond Grove Elementary
Standard public school
427 students 21.4:1 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 (~342 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Laurel Elementary
How many students attend Laurel Elementary?
Laurel Elementary has 342 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oakley, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Elementary is 21.4:1, which is 0% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laurel Elementary?
36.1% 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 53.2% of enrollment, in Oakley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurel Elementary?
Laurel Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Oakley?
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Elementary ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Oakley, 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 Oakley on the city page.
Is Laurel Elementary a good school?
Laurel Elementary earns 28/100 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 Oakley Union Elementary?
Besides Laurel Elementary, Oakley Union Elementary also operates Delta Vista Middle (873 students), O'hara Park Middle (856 students), and Gehringer Elementary (663 students). See the Oakley Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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