Laurel Plains Elementary School vs. Little Tor Elementary School
Should you attend Laurel Plains Elementary School or Little Tor 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 Plains Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Little Tor Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 335 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Laurel Plains Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 287 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Little Tor Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
335 students
287 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#809 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1286 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
48
42
Grade 1 Students
64
52
Grade 2 Students
51
44
Grade 3 Students
55
48
Grade 4 Students
50
51
Grade 5 Students
55
50
Ungraded Students
12
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
17%
% Hispanic
24%
25%
% Black
5%
3%
% White
53%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
