Laurel School serves 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 79%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Math Proficiency: 76%
- Reading Proficiency: 64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Laurel School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Laurel School's student population of 307 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Laurel School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)76%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)64%
79%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
21%
30%
Black
65%
12%
White
6%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Laurel School often compared to?
Laurel Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside Magnet School At Goodwin University by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% CT state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% CT state average).
How many students attend Laurel School?
307 students attend Laurel School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Laurel School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laurel School?
Laurel School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Laurel School offer ?
Laurel School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Laurel School part of?
Laurel School is part of Bloomfield School District.
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