- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salinas, CA
Laurel Wood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Laurel Wood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063393010045
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurel Wood Elementary earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #11 of 39
- elementary schools in Salinas · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- students per teacher
- 56.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Laurel Wood Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Wood Elementary ranks #11 of 39 elementary schools in Salinas, CA.
School address
District: Salinas City Elementary · California
NCES ID 063393010045 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Laurel Wood Elementary shrank from 438 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 063393010045 · Salinas, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
417 enr · 20.9:1 · 56.4% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Sherwood Elementary (859 students)
Laurel Wood Elementary shrank from 438 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Laurel Wood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sherwood Eleme
Sherwood Elementary
859 students
- Henry F. Kamma
Henry F. Kammann Elementary
743 students
- Natividad Elem
Natividad Elementary
705 students
- Mission Park E
Mission Park Elementary
657 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary
646 students
- This school
Laurel Wood Elementary
417 students
What this shows Laurel Wood Elementary reports 417 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laurel Wood Elementary compares
Laurel Wood Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.4% | ▲ 2% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
51.8%
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
$20,429
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 417 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.2%
White 6.2%
Asian 5.5%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.9, Laurel Wood Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Salinas City Elementary reports $20,429 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laurel Wood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry F. Kammann Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Natividad Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mission Park Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laurel Wood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in Salinas
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sherwood Elementary
Standard public school
859 students 22:1 students per teacher
Monte Bella Elementary
Standard public school
812 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Henry F. Kammann Elementary
Standard public school
743 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Fremont Elementary
Standard public school
711 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Natividad Elementary
Standard public school
705 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Mission Park Elementary
Standard public school
657 students 27.4:1 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 (~417 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laurel Wood Elementary
How many students attend Laurel Wood Elementary?
Laurel Wood Elementary has 417 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salinas, CA. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Wood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Wood Elementary is 20.9:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 33% 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 Wood Elementary?
56.4% of students at Laurel Wood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurel Wood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Laurel Wood Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 83.2% of enrollment, in Salinas, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurel Wood Elementary?
Laurel Wood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 Wood Elementary rank among elementary schools in Salinas?
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Wood Elementary ranks #11 of 39 elementary schools in Salinas, 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 Salinas on the city page.
What other schools are in Salinas City Elementary?
Besides Laurel Wood Elementary, Salinas City Elementary also operates Sherwood Elementary (859 students), Henry F. Kammann Elementary (743 students), and Natividad Elementary (705 students). See the Salinas City Elementary district page for the complete list.