District Overview
Located at 1160 South Central Avenue in Laurel, Delaware, the Laurel School District serves as a vital public education system set within a distant town context in the greater Seaford metropolitan region. Operating as an active, non-charter public school district, it offers a complete learning continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade across four operational school facilities. Fully open for the 2024–2025 academic year, the district delivers foundational early childhood education through rigorous college- and career-preparatory high school programming to meet the needs of its local community. Families, students, and researchers can learn more by calling (302) 875-6100 or visiting the district’s official website at www.laurel.k12.de.us.

During the 2024–2025 school year, the district educates a vibrant student body of 2,544 students, consisting of 1,359 male and 1,185 female learners. The student community reflects a rich cultural landscape, including 988 White, 694 Hispanic, 607 Black, and 204 multiracial students, alongside smaller populations of Asian, American Indian, and Pacific Islander students. Supporting this dynamic population is a robust professional workforce of approximately 595 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This educational team features over 295 FTE classroom teachers, 67 instructional aides, and more than 230 support personnel dedicated to fostering a well-rounded, safe, and academically enriching environment.
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Total Schools
2,544
Total Students
295.4
Full-Time Teachers
8.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laurel School District
Demographic Student Count
White988
Hispanic694
Black607
Asian24
Two or More204
American Indian21
Pacific Islander6
  • White
    988 (38.8%)
  • Hispanic
    694 (27.3%)
  • Black
    607 (23.9%)
  • Two or More
    204 (8.0%)
  • Asian
    24 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    21 (0.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Laurel School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:4
Students:2,544*
Teachers (FTE):295.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.6
Schools in Laurel School District
Found 4 Schools