At a glance
Reported students
1,145
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
61.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
02–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Delaware elementary enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 121 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
563
Laurel Elementary School: 1,145 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
18.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.7:1. 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
- 924
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
What the reported data says about Laurel Elementary School
Laurel Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 02–06 in Laurel. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Laurel School District. NCES reports 1,145 students for 2024–25.
Among 121 elementary schools in Delaware with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 462 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.7:1, above the Delaware median of 13.7:1 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 White (38.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.5%). English learners represent 22.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Laurel Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 18.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 61.2 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 22.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White38.1%
- Hispanic28.5%
- Black23.2%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial8.3%
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
Not reported as 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 Laurel School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
North Laurel Early Learning Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–01
273 reported students
Laurel Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
753 reported students
Laurel Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
373 reported students
Public schools near Laurel Elementary School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Laurel Early Learning Academy Elementary · Laurel School District | PK–01 | 273 | 0.9 mi |
| Blades Elementary School Elementary · Seaford School District | KG–02 | 410 | 5.9 mi |
| Frederick Douglass Elementary School Elementary · Seaford School District | 03–05 | 456 | 6.8 mi |
| Delmar Elementary Elementary · Wicomico County Public Schools | PK–05 | 914 | 7.2 mi |
| West Seaford Elementary School Elementary · Seaford School District | KG–02 | 424 | 7.2 mi |
| Seaford Central Elementary School Elementary · Seaford School District | 03–05 | 473 | 7.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Laurel Elementary School
What grades does Laurel Elementary School serve?
Laurel Elementary School reports grades 02–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Laurel School District.
How many students attend Laurel Elementary School?
Laurel Elementary School reported 1,145 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 121 Delaware elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 924 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Laurel Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 18.7:1, based on 1,145 students and 61.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Delaware median for the same school level is 13.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Laurel Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Laurel Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Laurel School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Laurel Elementary School in?
Laurel Elementary School is part of Laurel School District, based in Laurel, DE, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Laurel Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include North Laurel Early Learning Academy (0.9 mi), Blades Elementary School (5.9 mi), Frederick Douglass Elementary School (6.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.