- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Laurel, DE
Laurel Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Laurel Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 100081000365
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurel Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Delaware schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Laurel · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Delaware
- 373
- students enrolled
Laurel Middle School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Delaware schools. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Laurel, DE.
School address
District: Laurel School District · Delaware
NCES ID 100081000365 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Laurel Middle School shrank from 473 students in 2022-23 to 437 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 100081000365 · Laurel, DE Middle · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 11.3:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Laurel Elementary School (1,145 students)
Laurel Middle School shrank from 473 students in 2022-23 to 437 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Delaware schools → · Find another →
Laurel Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Laurel Element
Laurel Elementary School
1,145 students
- Laurel Senior
Laurel Senior High School
753 students
- This school 373
Laurel Middle School
373 students
- North Laurel E 273
North Laurel Early Learning Academy
273 students
What this shows Laurel Middle School reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laurel Middle School compares
Laurel Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Delaware and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 22% in Delaware - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 136 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 56.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.9%
Hispanic or Latino 29.5%
African American 23.6%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 38.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Laurel Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laurel Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Laurel Early Learning Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laurel Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~373 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Laurel Middle School
How many students attend Laurel Middle School?
Laurel Middle School has 373 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Laurel, DE. CCD year-over-year: 473 (2022-23) → 437 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Middle School is 11.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurel Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Laurel Middle School is White at 38.9% of enrollment, in Laurel, DE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurel Middle School?
Laurel Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Laurel?
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School, Laurel School District also operates Laurel Elementary School (1,145 students), Laurel Senior High School (753 students), and North Laurel Early Learning Academy (273 students). See the Laurel School District district page for the complete list.