Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr

laurel.bousd.us

447 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Laurel Elementary Magnet School of Innovation and Career Exploration, located in Brea, California, serves as a specialized public school focused on fostering early academic curiosity through a hands-on, forward-thinking curriculum. As a magnet school, it differentiates itself from traditional elementary programs by emphasizing project-based learning and integrating career-readiness skills into the daily classroom experience. The school aims to create a dynamic environment where students are encouraged to think critically, solve real-world problems, and explore various professional fields from a young age.

Beyond its academic focus, the school places a strong emphasis on cultivating innovation and personal growth within a supportive community. By utilizing modern instructional strategies, Laurel Elementary strives to prepare its students not just for middle school, but for the evolving demands of the future workforce. The program is designed to be inclusive and engaging, leveraging its location in Brea to connect students with meaningful learning opportunities that bridge the gap between classroom theory and practical, real-world application.

447

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr
Demographic	Student Count
White	83
Hispanic	252
Black	7
Asian	62
Two or More	40
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
252 (56.4 %)
White
83 (18.6 %)
Asian
62 (13.9 %)
Two or More
40 (8.9 %)
Black
7 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Brea-Olinda Unified
Phone:	(714)529-2520
Website:	http://laurel.bousd.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	447
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	197
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 71

Grade 6 57