Laurel School District
2,544 Students
4 Schools
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.
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.
4
Total Schools
2,544
Total Students
295.4
Full-Time Teachers
8.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 988 |
| Hispanic | 694 |
| Black | 607 |
| Asian | 24 |
| Two or More | 204 |
| American Indian | 21 |
| Pacific Islander | 6 |
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White988 (38.8%)
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Hispanic694 (27.3%)
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Black607 (23.9%)
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Two or More204 (8.0%)
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Asian24 (0.9%)
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American Indian21 (0.8%)
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Pacific Islander6 (0.2%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 2 |
| Middle | 1 |
| High | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
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
1,145 Students
Elementary School 1st - 6th
373 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
753 Students
High School 9th - 12th
Elementary School Pre-K - K