Laurel Street Elementary School

1321 W. Laurel St.
Compton, CA 90220
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 389 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Laurel Street Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher 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 99% 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-8
  • Enrollment: 389 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Laurel Street Elementary School's student population of 389 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
389 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Laurel Street Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laurel Street Elementary School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#3165 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Laurel Street Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Laurel Street Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Laurel Street Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Laurel Street Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Laurel Street Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
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12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Laurel Street Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Hispanic
84%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Laurel Street Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
14%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Laurel Street Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Laurel Street Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Laurel Street Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Laurel Street Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Laurel Street Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.28
This chart displays the diversity score of Laurel Street Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Laurel Street Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Laurel Street Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Laurel Street Elementary School's ranking?
Laurel Street Elementary School is ranked #3165 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Laurel Street Elementary School often compared to?
Laurel Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bursch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Laurel Street Elementary School?
389 students attend Laurel Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Laurel Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laurel Street Elementary School?
Laurel Street Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Laurel Street Elementary School offer ?
Laurel Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Laurel Street Elementary School part of?
Laurel Street Elementary School is part of Compton Unified School District.

School Reviews

5   10/14/2017
My child went to this school last year, was disappointed but this year she's in second grade and they have some new awesome teachers
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 389 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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