- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Laurel, DE
Laurel Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Laurel Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 100081000364
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurel Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Delaware schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Laurel · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Delaware
- 1,145
- students enrolled
Laurel Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Delaware schools. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Laurel, DE.
School address
District: Laurel School District · Delaware
NCES ID 100081000364 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Laurel Elementary School held near 1,134 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 69.2 → 62.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 100081000364 · Laurel, DE Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,145 enr · 16.6:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Laurel Senior High School (753 students)
Laurel Elementary School held near 1,134 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 69.2 → 62.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Delaware schools → · Find another →
Laurel Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Laurel Elementary School
1,145 students
- Laurel Senior
Laurel Senior High School
753 students
- Laurel Middle 373
Laurel Middle School
373 students
- North Laurel E 273
North Laurel Early Learning Academy
273 students
What this shows Laurel Elementary School reports 1,145 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laurel Elementary School compares
Laurel Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Delaware and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,145 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,145
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in Delaware - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$15,553
per pupil, district-wide
- below Delaware avg of $18,304
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 573 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 114 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.1%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
African American 23.2%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 38.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Laurel Elementary School is more mixed than the Delaware school average of 61.3.
Programs
District finance for Laurel School District reports $15,553 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laurel Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Senior High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laurel Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Laurel Early Learning Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laurel Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~1,145 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laurel Elementary School
How many students attend Laurel Elementary School?
Laurel Elementary School has 1,145 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Laurel, DE. CCD year-over-year: 1,124 (2022-23) → 1,134 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 19% higher than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurel Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Laurel Elementary School is White at 38.1% of enrollment, in Laurel, DE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurel Elementary School?
Laurel Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Laurel Elementary School rank among public schools in Laurel?
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Laurel, DE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Laurel School District?
Besides Laurel Elementary School, Laurel School District also operates Laurel Senior High School (753 students), Laurel Middle School (373 students), and North Laurel Early Learning Academy (273 students). See the Laurel School District district page for the complete list.