Serving 481 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mt Laurel Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 481 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt Laurel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mt Laurel Elementary School's student population of 481 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
481 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mt Laurel Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt Laurel Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6 out of 1285 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
8%
32%
White
82%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt Laurel Elementary School's ranking?
Mt Laurel Elementary School is ranked #6 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Mt Laurel Elementary School?
481 students attend Mt Laurel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Mt Laurel Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt Laurel Elementary School?
Mt Laurel Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mt Laurel Elementary School offer ?
Mt Laurel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mt Laurel Elementary School part of?
Mt Laurel Elementary School is part of Shelby County School District.
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