Laurel Elementary School vs. Encinal Elementary School
Should you attend Laurel Elementary School or Encinal Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Laurel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
Encinal Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 671 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Laurel Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 602 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Encinal Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
671 students
602 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#189 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#349 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
80%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
123
93
Grade 1 Students
118
97
Grade 2 Students
103
108
Grade 3 Students
111
108
Grade 4 Students
107
92
Grade 5 Students
109
103
Grade 6 Students
-
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
21%
18%
% Hispanic
21%
25%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
43%
43%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
14%
11%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
