Laurel Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Whittier, California 90605 · East Whittier City Elementary
#2895 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#35212 of 50,301 nationally
About Laurel Elementary
Laurel Elementary is a public elementary located in Whittier, in the East Whittier City Elementary school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 465 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 35.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2895th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (51th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 465.
There are 40 schools in Whittier; Laurel Elementary ranks 25th of 39 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)43%
- Reading proficiency (30%)49%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)81.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)25.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Laurel Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 25.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 49%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 43%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Laurel Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Evergreen Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
392 students · 995 m away
Mulberry Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
447 students · 1.3 km away
Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
338 students · 1.3 km away
Ocean View Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
668 students · 1.7 km away
Lake Marie Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–6
186 students · 1.8 km away
East Whittier Middle
Whittier · Public middle · Grades 6–8
985 students · 1.8 km away
California High
Whittier · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,261 students · 1.8 km away
Richard L. Graves Middle
Whittier · Public middle · Grades 6–8
484 students · 1.9 km away
Howard J. McKibben Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–6
430 students · 2.1 km away
Ceres Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
492 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
San Marino Elementary
Buena Park · Public elementary · Grades K–6
465 students
Sierra Vista Elementary
Clovis · Public elementary · Grades K–6
465 students
Woodrow Wilson Elementary
Colton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
465 students
One Hundred Eighteenth Street Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
465 students
Barnett Elementary
Ramona · Public elementary · Grades K–6
465 students
Torrey Pines Elementary
La Jolla · Public elementary · Grades K–5
465 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Laurel Elementary a good school?
Laurel Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 35.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2895 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Laurel Elementary rank in California?
Laurel Elementary ranks #2895 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #35212 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Laurel Elementary?
Laurel Elementary had 465 students in 2025.
Is Laurel Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Laurel Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Laurel Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Laurel Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.