Laurel Oak Elementary School

Summary:

Laurel Oak Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Naples, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 1,203 students. The school is part of the Collier County School District, which is ranked 14th out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Laurel Oak Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Florida, with a statewide ranking between 87 and 250 over the past 10 years. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science are significantly higher than the Collier County and Florida state averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Laurel Oak's 3rd-grade proficiency rates were 79% in ELA and 86% in Math, compared to 60% and 66% for Collier County, and 55% and 60% for the state of Florida. Laurel Oak also has a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 66.17% White, 21.03% Hispanic, and 4.41% Asian, which is higher than some nearby schools like Herbert Cambridge Elementary and Pelican Marsh Elementary.

Additionally, Laurel Oak has maintained a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 1.7% to 13.3% over the past 5 years, which is lower than the chronic absenteeism rates of some nearby schools, such as Collier Charter Academy (21.1%) and Bonita Springs Elementary (26.1%). The school's per-student spending has also increased from $9,055 in 2019-2020 to $10,921 in 2022-2023, indicating a commitment to investing in the school's resources and programs, which is higher than some nearby schools like Herbert Cambridge Elementary ($17,300) and Oak Creek Charter School of Bonita Springs ($9,356).

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

7800 Immokalee Rd
Naples, FL 34119

(239) 377-7400

District: Collier

SchoolDigger Rank:
183^rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,921

Students who attend Laurel Oak Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Oakridge Middle School
High:	Gulf Coast High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Number of students: 1,203

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.2%

Hispanic:

21.0%

Asian:

4.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Laurel Oak Elementary School ranks better than 91.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 6^th among 35 ranked elementary schools in the Collier School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.85. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Laurel Oak Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Collier School District. Racial makeup is: White (66.2%), Hispanic (21%), Asian (4.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Laurel Oak Elementary School is 15.9. 30 elementary schools in the Collier School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Laurel Oak Elementary School employs 75.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laurel Oak Elementary School is $10,921. 32 elementary schools in the Collier School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Laurel Oak Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Collier:

SchoolDigger ranks Collier 14^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Laurel Oak Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	80.10	304^th	1688	82.0%
2007	81.40	296^th	1786	83.4%
2008	87.84	148^th	1789	91.7%
2009	87.57	151^st	1847	91.8%
2010	87.66	158^th	1919	91.8%
2011	80.17	351^st	1985	82.3%
2012	87.80	178^th	1984	91.0%
2013	80.01	350^th	2029	82.8%
2014	85.13	250^th	2064	87.9%
2016	86.28	236^th	2087	88.7%
2017	88.38	192^nd	2112	90.9%
2018	88.68	185^th	2118	91.3%
2019	90.15	150^th	2182	93.1%
2021	92.66	110^th	2247	95.1%
2022	90.50	172^nd	2219	92.2%
2023	91.87	118^th	2240	94.7%
2024	89.85	183^rd	2256	91.9%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Both my children attended Laurel Oak Elementary and we cannot be more grateful and happy. Teachers have a level of dedication that is the highest I have seen ever. They have fewer children per teacher compared to other schools which allows the educators to identify special needs, abilities, skills or interests in each student. Actions are immediately taken towards taking advantage of each student's potential and the academic performance excels in a positive environment like this one.
You walk into that school and see calm children with smiles on their faces, no bullying and tons of fun while learning very, very often above grade level. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Laurel Oak Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1994	653	13	3	98	2	n/a	n/a	0	769
1995	818	15	5	148	4	n/a	n/a	0	990
1996	818	15	5	148	4	n/a	n/a	0	990
1997	667	16	3	192	4	n/a	n/a	0	882
1998	805	19	6	225	4	n/a	n/a	0	1059
1999	851	29	12	266	5	n/a	n/a	0	1163
2000	580	23	10	102	1	n/a	n/a	0	716
2001	658	32	9	126	1	n/a	n/a	0	826
2002	886	39	15	209	5	n/a	n/a	0	1154
2003	886	39	15	209	5	n/a	n/a	0	1154
2004	866	24	24	134	1	n/a	n/a	0	1049
2005	929	18	24	131	1	n/a	n/a	0	1103
2006	979	32	19	176	0	n/a	n/a	0	1206
2007	910	27	26	191	0	n/a	n/a	42	1196
2008	666	12	16	114	0	n/a	n/a	22	830
2009	690	12	17	136	0	n/a	n/a	24	879
2010	642	16	29	147	0	n/a	n/a	32	866
2011	625	18	29	161	4	1	19	0	857
2012	600	21	29	148	6	0	20	0	824
2013	567	21	25	141	5	0	18	0	777
2014	585	24	25	142	4	0	18	0	798
2015	592	28	29	156	2	2	24	0	833
2016	591	26	41	153	2	3	27	0	843
2017	605	25	43	178	2	3	26	0	882
2018	624	31	50	192	2	4	34	0	937
2019	645	31	51	204	2	4	28	0	965
2020	735	36	50	231	4	5	36	0	1097
2021	719	36	46	224	4	2	41	0	1072
2022	741	53	52	229	2	3	47	0	1127
2023	796	47	53	253	2	3	49	0	1203

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Laurel Oak Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	769	42.0	18.3	26.4
1995	990	55.0	18.0	21.9
1996	990	55.0	18.0	21.9
1997	882	48.0	18.4	27.7
1998	1059	55.0	19.3	28.8
1999	1163	66.0	17.6	36.7
2000	716	44.0	16.3	24.4
2001	826	45.0	18.4	26.5
2002	1154	65.0	17.8	22
2003	1154	65.0	17.8	22
2004	1049	59.0	17.8	17.8
2005	1103	68.0	16.2	13.8
2006	1206	75.0	16.1	13.9
2007	1196	78.0	15.3	13.6
2008	830	55.0	15.1	12.5
2009	879	61.8	15.4	18.7
2010	866	56.0	15.4	22.1
2011	857	57.0	15.0	22.5
2012	824	58.0	14.2	24.9
2013	777	57.0	13.6	22
2014	798	50.0	15.9	23.2
2015	833	53.0	15.7	21
2016	843	55.0	15.3	20.2
2017	882	57.0	15.4	19.5
2018	937	56.0	16.7	26.4
2019	965	62.8	15.3	24
2020	1097	63.4	17.3	23.4
2021	1072	70.0	15.3	26.7
2022	1127	70.8	15.9	25.7
2023	1203	75.6	15.9	19.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Laurel Oak Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	769	42.0	18.3	26.4
1995	990	55.0	18.0	21.9
1996	990	55.0	18.0	21.9
1997	882	48.0	18.4	27.7
1998	1059	55.0	19.3	28.8
1999	1163	66.0	17.6	36.7
2000	716	44.0	16.3	24.4
2001	826	45.0	18.4	26.5
2002	1154	65.0	17.8	22
2003	1154	65.0	17.8	22
2004	1049	59.0	17.8	17.8
2005	1103	68.0	16.2	13.8
2006	1206	75.0	16.1	13.9
2007	1196	78.0	15.3	13.6
2008	830	55.0	15.1	12.5
2009	879	61.8	15.4	18.7
2010	866	56.0	15.4	22.1
2011	857	57.0	15.0	22.5
2012	824	58.0	14.2	24.9
2013	777	57.0	13.6	22
2014	798	50.0	15.9	23.2
2015	833	53.0	15.7	21
2016	843	55.0	15.3	20.2
2017	882	57.0	15.4	19.5
2018	937	56.0	16.7	26.4
2019	965	62.8	15.3	24
2020	1097	63.4	17.3	23.4
2021	1072	70.0	15.3	26.7
2022	1127	70.8	15.9	25.7
2023	1203	75.6	15.9	19.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Laurel Oak Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$120 (1.4%)	$8,476 (98.6%)	$8,596
2019	$195 (2.2%)	$8,704 (97.8%)	$8,900
2020	$158 (1.7%)	$8,896 (98.2%)	$9,055
2021	$243 (2.6%)	$9,264 (97.4%)	$9,507
2022	$648 (6.6%)	$9,225 (93.4%)	$9,875
2023	$1,244 (11.4%)	$9,676 (88.6%)	$10,921

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Laurel Oak Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 150^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 118^th of 2240 Elementary schools	1.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Laurel Oak Elementary School)	80	72	8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Collier)	61	59	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Laurel Oak Elementary School)	87	76	11%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Collier)	68	65	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Laurel Oak Elementary School)	85	76	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Collier)	58	66	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Laurel Oak Elementary School)	89	90	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Collier)	65	73	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Laurel Oak Elementary School)	78	79	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Collier)	60	61	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Laurel Oak Elementary School)	82	79	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Collier)	67	66	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Laurel Oak Elementary School)	66	77	11%
5th Grade Science (Collier)	56	62	6%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	965	1203	24.7%
African American	31	47	51.6%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	51	53	3.9%
Hispanic	204	253	24%
Pacific Islander	4	3	25%
White	645	796	23.4%
Two or More Races	28	49	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24%	19.6%	4.4%

Schools Near Laurel Oak Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Laurel Oak Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7800 Immokalee Rd	Naples	34119	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-7400	1,203	76	15.9	19.6%	796 (66.2%)	47 (3.9%)	253 (21.0%)	53 (4.4%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	49 (4.1%)	89.9	183^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	91.9%		91.9	118^th of 2240 public elementary schools	94.7%	65	79.0	72.0	72.0				86.0	81.0	79.0				72.0					$10,921	$1,244	$9,676
Vineyards Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6225 Arbor Blvd W	Naples	34119	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-8700	845	61	13.9	26.9%	476 (56.3%)	39 (4.6%)	270 (32.0%)	21 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	36 (4.3%)	92.4	102^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	95.5%		93.7	71^st of 2240 public elementary schools	96.8%	31	79.0	76.0	75.0				90.0	82.0	82.0				77.0					$13,786	$1,943	$11,843
Pelican Marsh Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9480 Airport Rd N	Naples	34109	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-7900	709	50	14.1	29.2%	440 (62.1%)	19 (2.7%)	201 (28.3%)	17 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (4.5%)	87.8	233^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	89.7%		95.2	42^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	98.1%	191	73.0	73.0	74.0				70.0	84.0	83.0				80.0					$14,275	$1,670	$12,606
Big Cypress Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3250 Golden Gate Blvd W	Naples	34120	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-6300	742	52	14.2	47.2%	325 (43.8%)	55 (7.4%)	321 (43.3%)	10 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.2%)	71.8	598^th of 2256 public elementary schools	73.5%		75.3	505^th of 2240 public elementary schools	77.5%	93	63.0	58.0	64.0				62.0	64.0	72.0				74.0					$13,564	$1,836	$11,728
Veterans Memorial Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	15960 Veterans Memorial Blvd	Naples	34110	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-8800	743	51	14.5	21.7%	515 (69.3%)	20 (2.7%)	163 (21.9%)	16 (2.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.6%)	93.2	87^th of 2256 public elementary schools	96.1%		93.3	84^th of 2240 public elementary schools	96.3%	3	81.0	76.0	75.0				90.0	85.0	84.0				78.0					$12,488	$1,351	$11,137
Osceola Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5770 Osceola Trl	Naples	34109	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-7800	621	42	14.8	31.9%	307 (49.4%)	29 (4.7%)	255 (41.1%)	13 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.6%)	82.9	340^th of 2256 public elementary schools	84.9%		88.9	200^th of 2240 public elementary schools	91.1%	140	74.0	64.0	66.0				78.0	76.0	72.0				69.0					$13,867	$1,554	$12,314
Collier Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	12101 Immokalee Rd	Naples	34120	Collier County	Collier	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 330-3810	639	26	24.5	54.3%	181 (28.3%)	72 (11.3%)	366 (57.3%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.2%)	42.9	1268^th of 2256 public elementary schools	43.8%		46.9	1164^th of 2240 public elementary schools	48.0%	104	53.0	46.0	39.0	64.0	53.0	58.0	51.0	58.0	24.0	49.0	69.0		58.0	74.0	70.0	93.0	88.0	$9,866	$870	$8,996
Golden Gate Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4911 20th Pl SW	Naples	34116	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-6900	497	32	15.6	65.4%	32 (6.4%)	94 (18.9%)	364 (73.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	53	1019^th of 2256 public elementary schools	54.8%		61.3	809^th of 2240 public elementary schools	63.9%	210	34.0	47.0	44.0				60.0	75.0	65.0				62.0					$16,471	$3,349	$13,121
Herbert Cambridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5055 20th Place SW	Naples	34116	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 354-2259	276	25	11.2	70.3%	17 (6.2%)	44 (15.9%)	210 (76.1%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	46.6	1182^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	47.6%		54.9	971^st of 2240 public elementary schools	56.7%	211	41.0	40.0	53.0				52.0	67.0	60.0				54.0					$17,300	$2,593	$14,706
Oak Creek Charter School Of Bonita Springs	Public, Charter	K-8	28011 Performance Ln	Bonita Springs	34135	Lee County	Lee	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 498-6864	579	31	18.6	65.8%	90 (15.5%)	17 (2.9%)	455 (78.6%)	10 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.2%)	5.7	2216^th of 2256 public elementary schools	1.8%		12.4	2097^th of 2240 public elementary schools	6.4%	119	24.0	6.0	25.0	25.0	17.0	19.0	30.0	7.0	25.0	28.0	57.0	32.0	27.0	15.0	80.0		31.0	$9,356	$770	$8,587

Frequently Asked Questions about Laurel Oak Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Laurel Oak Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Laurel Oak Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Oakridge Middle School
High : Gulf Coast High School

How many students attend Laurel Oak Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,203 students attended Laurel Oak Elementary School.

What district is Laurel Oak Elementary School in?

Collier

Is Laurel Oak Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Laurel Oak Elementary School ranks in the top 8.1% of Florida elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Laurel Oak Elementary School?

Students at Laurel Oak Elementary School are 66% White, 21% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 4% African American.

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