Laurel Elementary

www.ewcsd.org

463 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

463

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laurel Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	418
Black	5
Asian	6
Two or More	14

Hispanic
418 (90.3 %)
White
20 (4.3 %)
Two or More
14 (3.0 %)
Asian
6 (1.3 %)
Black
5 (1.1 %)

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:	East Whittier City Elementary
Phone:	(562)789-2100
Website:	http://www.ewcsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	463
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	287
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	91

* 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 63

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 90