At a glance
Reported students
434
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
25.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
46th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
501
Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr: 434 reported students.
State peer staffing position
88th percentile
25.5:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 425
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.5:1
What the reported data says about Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr
Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Brea. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Brea-Olinda Unified. NCES reports 434 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 25.5:1, above the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (58.3%) and White (18.7%). English learners represent 19.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr
- 1How do the reported 25.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 17 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 19.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White18.7%
- Hispanic58.3%
- Black1.6%
- Asian14.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Brea-Olinda Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Arovista Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
460 reported students
Brea Country Hills Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
498 reported students
Mariposa Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
504 reported students
Falcon Academy of Science and Technology
Elementary · Grades KG–06
544 reported students
Olinda Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
649 reported students
Brea Online Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–06
13 reported students
Public schools near Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brea Online Academy Elementary · Brea-Olinda Unified | KG–06 | 13 | 0.5 mi |
| Arovista Elementary Elementary · Brea-Olinda Unified | KG–06 | 460 | 0.8 mi |
| Rolling Hills Elementary Elementary · Fullerton Elementary | KG–06 | 554 | 1 mi |
| Falcon Academy of Science and Technology Elementary · Brea-Olinda Unified | KG–06 | 544 | 1.1 mi |
| Mariposa Elementary Elementary · Brea-Olinda Unified | KG–06 | 504 | 1.3 mi |
| Beechwood Elementary Elementary · Fullerton Elementary | KG–08 | 872 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr
What grades does Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr serve?
Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Brea-Olinda Unified.
How many students attend Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr?
Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr reported 434 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 46th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 425 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr?
The calculated ratio is 25.5:1, based on 434 students and 17 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr a public, charter, or magnet school?
Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr in?
Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr is part of Brea-Olinda Unified, based in Brea, CA, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Brea Online Academy (0.5 mi), Arovista Elementary (0.8 mi), Rolling Hills Elementary (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.