- Enrollment
- 1,277
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Williamsburg, VA
Laurel Lane Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Laurel Lane Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510402001776
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurel Lane Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Williamsburg · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 71.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Laurel Lane Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Lane Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Williamsburg, VA.
School address
NCES ID 510402001776 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Laurel Lane Elementary held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 510402001776 · Williamsburg, VA Other · MID · TRAD
526 enr · 13.2:1 · 71.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Warhill High (1,277 students)
Laurel Lane Elementary held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Laurel Lane Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Warhill High
Warhill High
1,277 students
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High
1,247 students
- Jamestown High
Jamestown High
1,243 students
- Stonehouse Ele
Stonehouse Elementary
838 students
- Lois Hornsby M
Lois Hornsby Middle
805 students
- This school
Laurel Lane Elementary
526 students
What this shows Laurel Lane Elementary reports 526 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laurel Lane Elementary compares
Laurel Lane Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.4% | ▲ 24% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
526
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 40% in Virginia - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,756
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 526 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
African American 15.2%
Two or More 11.0%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Laurel Lane Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools reports $14,756 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laurel Lane Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warhill High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jamestown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stonehouse Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lois Hornsby Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laurel Lane Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,247
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,243
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in Williamsburg
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Norge Elementary
Standard public school
578 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
D.J. Montague Elementary
Standard public school
515 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
J. Blaine Blayton Elementary
Standard public school
481 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Clara Byrd Baker Elementary
Standard public school
457 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~526 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laurel Lane Elementary
How many students attend Laurel Lane Elementary?
Laurel Lane Elementary has 526 students enrolled. It is a public school in Williamsburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 511 (2022-23) → 500 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Lane Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Lane Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 5% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 16% lower 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 Lane Elementary?
71.4% of students at Laurel Lane Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurel Lane Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Laurel Lane Elementary is White at 52.5% of enrollment, in Williamsburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurel Lane Elementary?
Laurel Lane Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Lane Elementary rank among schools in Williamsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Lane Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Williamsburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Williamsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools?
Besides Laurel Lane Elementary, Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools also operates Warhill High (1,277 students), Lafayette High (1,247 students), and Jamestown High (1,243 students). See the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools district page for the complete list.