Laurel Elementary School
#2172 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#44663 of 50,301 nationally
About Laurel Elementary School
Laurel Elementary School is a public elementary located in Poinciana, in the Polk school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 1,126 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 20.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2172nd of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,126.
There are 3 schools in Poinciana; Laurel Elementary School ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)29%
- Reading proficiency (30%)29%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)78.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.5
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 School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 29%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 29%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Laurel Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lake Marion Creek Middle School
Poinciana · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,013 students · 2.4 km away
Palmetto Elementary School
Poinciana · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
479 students · 5.0 km away
Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering
Kissimmee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
729 students · 5.1 km away
Sandhill Elementary School
Haines City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,111 students · 8.0 km away
New Dimensions High School
Kissimmee · Charter high · Grades 9–12
445 students · 8.2 km away
Koa Elementary School
Kissimmee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
714 students · 8.9 km away
Bridgeprep Academy Osceola County
Kissimmee · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
837 students · 9.2 km away
Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts
Kissimmee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
558 students · 10 km away
Discovery Intermediate School
Kissimmee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
804 students · 11 km away
Liberty High School
Kissimmee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,362 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School
Hialeah Gardens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,128 students
Air Base K-8 Center for International Education
Homestead · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,131 students
Sunrise Park Elementary School
Boca Raton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,132 students
Freeport Elementary School
Freeport · Public elementary · Grades K–4
1,120 students
New Berlin Elementary School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
1,118 students
Bonifay K-8 School
Bonifay · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,136 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Laurel Elementary School a good school?
Laurel Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 20.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2172 of 2,187 in Florida. 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 School rank in Florida?
Laurel Elementary School ranks #2172 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #44663 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Laurel Elementary School?
Laurel Elementary School had 1,126 students in 2025.
Is Laurel Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Laurel Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Laurel Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Laurel Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.