LAUREL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Laurel Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the East Whittier City Elementary school district, located in Whittier, CA with about 604 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, Laurel Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Laurel Elementary School is a public school located in Whittier, California, serving students within the East Whittier City School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. By leveraging a comprehensive curriculum and dedicated teaching staff, Laurel Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while preparing them for success in their future academic endeavors.
Beyond its core instructional program, Laurel Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the holistic growth of its students. The school actively encourages collaboration between parents, teachers, and the local community to create a safe and inclusive campus culture. Through a variety of enrichment opportunities and a focus on fostering social-emotional well-being, the school aims to instill a lifelong love of learning and a sense of responsibility in its students as they progress through their formative years.
For more information, contact Laurel Elementary at (562) 789-2100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Whittier, CA 90605-2423
(562) 789-2100
http://www.ewcsd.org
LAUREL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Whittier, CA with about 604 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- East Whittier City Elementary
- Total Students:
- 604
- Teachers:
- 24
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 604 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LAUREL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 92% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 92.1%
- White
- 6.0%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.