- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Laurel Elementary held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 062808000186 · Oakley, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 21.4:1 · 36.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Delta Vista Middle (873 students)
Laurel Elementary held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 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
- Delta Vista Mi
Delta Vista Middle
873 students
- O'hara Park Mi
O'hara Park Middle
856 students
- Gehringer Elem
Gehringer Elementary
663 students
- Summer Lake El
Summer Lake Elementary
595 students
- Iron House Ele
Iron House Elementary
503 students
- This school 342
Laurel Elementary
342 students
What this shows Laurel Elementary reports 342 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,223
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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
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.
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
District finance for Oakley Union Elementary reports $14,223 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
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 (~342 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, 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 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.
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.