Laurel Elementary

www.ousd.org/laurel

473 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Laurel Elementary School, located in the Laurel District of Oakland, California, serves as a public neighborhood school within the Oakland Unified School District. The school is known for its diverse student body and its focus on fostering a supportive community environment. It offers a core curriculum supplemented by various enrichment programs, striving to provide a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development for its students in grades TK through 5.

Situated in a vibrant, family-oriented neighborhood, the school acts as a focal point for the local community. Parents and staff often collaborate through active involvement to enhance the learning environment, focusing on inclusive practices and individualized student support. Laurel Elementary is committed to preparing its students for future success by encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and a sense of responsibility toward their local and global communities.

473

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

27.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laurel Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	135
Black	158
Asian	83
Two or More	49
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	9

Black
158 (33.4%)
Hispanic
135 (28.5%)
Asian
83 (17.5%)
Two or More
49 (10.4%)
White
38 (8.0%)
Pacific Islander
9 (1.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Oakland Unified
Phone:	(510)879-2131
Website:	http://www.ousd.org/laurel
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	473
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	350
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 118

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Laurel Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	118
Grade 1	74
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	75
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	74

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Laurel Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	234	49.5%
Male	239	50.5%

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