Oak Park Elementary School

www.laurelschools.org/

405 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Oak Park Elementary School is located in Laurel, Mississippi, and is a vital component of the Laurel School District. Serving a primary elementary-aged population, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience that fosters both academic growth and social-emotional development. Its mission aligns with the broader goals of the Laurel School District, which emphasizes preparing students for success by offering a supportive environment, rigorous curriculum standards, and a focus on essential literacy and numeracy skills.

The school serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing the importance of parent and family involvement in student success. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies and extracurricular activities, Oak Park Elementary aims to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. As part of a district dedicated to innovation and improvement, the school continuously works to integrate modern educational resources to meet the diverse needs of its student body within the Laurel community.

405

Total Students

21.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oak Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	63
Black	321
Two or More	16

Black
321 (79.3%)
Hispanic
63 (15.6%)
Two or More
16 (4.0%)
White
5 (1.2%)

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:	No
District:	Laurel School District
Phone:	(601)428-5046
Website:	http://www.laurelschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	405
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 59

Kindergarten 186

Grade 1 160