Serving 496 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Laurel Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 496 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Laurel Elementary School's student population of 496 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
496 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Laurel Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laurel Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#702 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
20%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
72%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laurel Elementary School's ranking?
Laurel Elementary School is ranked #702 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Laurel Elementary School?
496 students attend Laurel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Laurel Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laurel Elementary School?
Laurel Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Laurel Elementary School offer ?
Laurel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Laurel Elementary School part of?
Laurel Elementary School is part of Junction City SD 69 School District.
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