LAUREL WOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Laurel Wood Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Salinas City Elementary school district, located in Salinas, CA with about 484 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. 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 19 teachers, Laurel Wood 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 Wood Elementary School, located at 645 Larkin St. in Salinas, California, is a public school serving the local community within the Salinas City Elementary School District. As a foundational educational institution in the area, it focuses on providing core academic instruction while fostering a supportive environment for students in the elementary grade levels. The school is situated in a residential-adjacent area of North Salinas, making it a central hub for neighborhood families.

Like many schools in the Salinas City Elementary District, Laurel Wood is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of its student population, which includes a high percentage of English learners and students from various socioeconomic backgrounds. The school emphasizes literacy, mathematical proficiency, and social-emotional development, often utilizing state-mandated curriculum standards to prepare students for middle school success. Through a combination of classroom instruction and community engagement, the school strives to create an inclusive space that encourages student growth and academic achievement.

For more information, contact Laurel Wood Elementary at (831) 753-5620 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.