Serving 597 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Laurel Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Laurel Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Laurel Creek Elementary School's student population of 597 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
597 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Laurel Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laurel Creek Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5810 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
12%
Hispanic
39%
55%
Black
14%
5%
White
12%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laurel Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Laurel Creek Elementary School is ranked #5810 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Laurel Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Laurel Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cordelia Hills Elementary School, Dan O. Root Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Laurel Creek Elementary School?
597 students attend Laurel Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Laurel Creek Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laurel Creek Elementary School?
Laurel Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Laurel Creek Elementary School offer ?
Laurel Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Laurel Creek Elementary School part of?
Laurel Creek Elementary School is part of Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District.
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