LAUREL SCHOOL
Laurel School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Franklin County Community Sch Corp school district, located in Laurel, IN with about 310 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 18 teachers, Laurel School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 School, located in Laurel, Indiana, is a public educational institution that serves as a core component of the Franklin County Community School Corporation. Situated in a rural setting, the school plays a vital role in the local community by providing foundational education to students in the area. It is characterized by its focus on fostering a supportive learning environment, emphasizing both academic development and the personal growth of its student body.
As part of the broader Franklin County school system, Laurel School is committed to preparing its students for success as they progress through their academic careers. The school typically focuses on core curriculum standards while utilizing the advantages of a smaller school setting to encourage teacher-student engagement. By maintaining strong ties to the surrounding Laurel community, the school serves not only as a place of instruction but also as a central hub for student activities and local civic life.
For more information, contact Laurel School at (765) 698-3851 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Laurel, IN 47024-0322
(765) 698-3851
LAUREL SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Laurel, IN with about 310 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Franklin County Community Sch Corp
- Total Students:
- 310
- Teachers:
- 18.05
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- 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 310 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LAUREL SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 99% of the student body.
- White
- 98.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
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.