- Enrollment
- 2,054
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Naples, FL
Laurel Oak Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Laurel Oak Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120033001382
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurel Oak Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Florida schools.
- #13 of 31
- schools in Naples · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 19.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Laurel Oak Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Oak Elementary School ranks #13 of 31 schools in Naples, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-61 students YoY
Laurel Oak Elementary School shrank from 1,203 students in 2022-23 to 1,142 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 75.6 → 80.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-61 students YoY 120033001382 · Naples, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,069 enr · 14.3:1 · 19.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students)
Laurel Oak Elementary School shrank from 1,203 students in 2022-23 to 1,142 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 75.6 → 80.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Laurel Oak Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palmetto Ridge
Palmetto Ridge High School
2,054 students
- Immokalee High
Immokalee High School
1,990 students
- Golden Gate Hi
Golden Gate High School
1,867 students
- Gulf Coast Hig
Gulf Coast High School
1,714 students
- Naples High Sc
Naples High School
1,535 students
- This school
Laurel Oak Elementary School
1,069 students
What this shows Laurel Oak Elementary School reports 1,069 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laurel Oak Elementary School compares
Laurel Oak Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.6% | ▼ 62% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,069 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,069
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 26% in Florida - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,103
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1069 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 3.9%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Laurel Oak Elementary School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Collier reports $14,103 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laurel Oak Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Ridge High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Immokalee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden Gate High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gulf Coast High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Naples High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laurel Oak Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,990
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~1,069 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laurel Oak Elementary School
How many students attend Laurel Oak Elementary School?
Laurel Oak Elementary School has 1,069 students enrolled. It is a public school in Naples, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,203 (2022-23) → 1,142 (2023-24), down 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Oak Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Oak Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 20% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 9% 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 Oak Elementary School?
19.6% of students at Laurel Oak Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurel Oak Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Laurel Oak Elementary School is White at 66.6% of enrollment, in Naples, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurel Oak Elementary School?
Laurel Oak Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Oak Elementary School rank among schools in Naples?
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Oak Elementary School ranks #13 of 31 schools in Naples, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Naples on the city page.
What other schools are in Collier?
Besides Laurel Oak Elementary School, Collier also operates Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students), Immokalee High School (1,990 students), and Golden Gate High School (1,867 students). See the Collier district page for the complete list.