At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
473
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
85%+20.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
27.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Laurel Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Oakland, California. The school enrolls 473 students. It is part of the Oakland Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
27.8:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
85% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictOakland Unified
County6001
CityOakland
ZIP94619
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062805004287
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment473
White6.1%
Hispanic / Latino27.8%
Black / African American31.1%
Asian21.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.9%
Two or More Races11.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
6.1%
Hispanic
27.8%
Black
31.1%
Asian
21.0%
Two+
11.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.