Laurel Elementary

1410 Laurel St.
Oceanside, CA 92058

www.laurel.oside.us/

399 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Laurel Elementary School, located in Oceanside, California, is a public school serving students in the Oceanside Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where academic excellence and character development are prioritized. By utilizing a standards-based curriculum and modern instructional strategies, Laurel Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in future academic endeavors while nurturing their social and emotional growth.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Laurel Elementary places a strong emphasis on building a collaborative partnership with the local community and families. The school environment is designed to be welcoming and safe, encouraging active parent involvement and student participation in various enrichment activities. Through dedicated teaching staff and a focus on cultivating a positive school culture, Laurel Elementary strives to empower its students to become lifelong learners and responsible, contributing members of society.

399

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laurel Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	351
Black	6
Asian	3
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
351 (88.0 %)
White
23 (5.8 %)
Two or More
12 (3.0 %)
Black
6 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.0 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)

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:	Oceanside Unified
Phone:	(760)966-4200
Website:	http://www.laurel.oside.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	284
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 67

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 73