Laurel Elementary School

Summary:

Laurel Elementary School is a public elementary school in Poinciana, Florida, serving 1,058 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Polk County School District, which is ranked 57th out of 68 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Laurel Elementary School stands out from nearby schools in several key ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic (52.55%) and African American (37.15%) students compared to surrounding schools. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 60.5% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is much higher than the 22.6% to 55.7% range of nearby schools. Academically, Laurel Elementary consistently scores lower than the Polk County and Florida state averages on standardized tests, with only 36% of 5th-graders proficient in science compared to 48% for the county and 53% for the state.

Despite higher spending per student ($10,255 in 2022-2023) than the state average, Laurel Elementary has not shown significant improvement in its academic performance over the years. The school's statewide ranking has steadily declined, from 1,651 out of 2,029 Florida elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 1,777 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024. Compared to nearby schools in the Osceola County School District, Laurel Elementary consistently ranks lower on various metrics, including test scores and chronic absenteeism rates. Addressing the underlying issues of poverty and attendance will be crucial in improving student outcomes at this struggling school.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1851 Laurel Ave
       Poinciana, FL  34759


(863) 427-1375

District: Polk

SchoolDigger Rank:
1777th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,255 Help


Students who attend Laurel Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lake Marion Creek Middle School
High:    Haines City Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.2 Help
Number of students:  1,058

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
52.6%
African American:
37.1%
White:
7.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Laurel Elementary School ranks worse than 78.8% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 66th among 85 ranked elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.63. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (52.6%), African American (37.1%), White (7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Laurel Elementary School is 18.2. 71 elementary schools in the Polk School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Laurel Elementary School employs 58 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laurel Elementary School is $10,255. 43 elementary schools in the Polk School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Polk:

SchoolDigger ranks Polk 57th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Laurel Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 34.58 1349th 1919 29.7%
2011 25.20 1580th 1985 20.4%
2012 30.02 1448th 1984 27.0%
2013 23.08 1651st 2029 18.6%
2014 12.81 1908th 2064 7.6%
2016 18.92 1764th 2087 15.5%
2017 15.19 1906th 2112 9.8%
2018 10.73 1983rd 2118 6.4%
2019 5.80 2122nd 2182 2.7%
2021 14.16 2013th 2247 10.4%
2022 22.01 1790th 2219 19.3%
2023 16.73 1990th 2240 11.2%
2024 24.63 1777th 2256 21.2%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

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

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Laurel Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 68 127 9 355 5 n/a n/a 15 579
2009 52 133 8 323 2 n/a n/a 25 543
2010 60 127 8 299 0 n/a n/a 17 511
2011 54 122 12 314 1 2 10 0 515
2012 69 148 10 288 2 1 9 0 527
2013 55 148 12 292 4 1 18 0 530
2014 71 175 8 386 1 0 22 0 663
2015 106 216 5 460 1 4 18 0 810
2016 99 220 5 470 1 5 11 0 811
2017 96 228 4 466 3 2 11 0 810
2018 86 222 6 459 0 1 11 0 785
2019 88 259 10 526 0 1 16 0 900
2020 90 263 12 533 0 1 13 0 912
2021 87 249 8 482 1 2 20 0 849
2022 84 358 14 562 4 1 11 0 1034
2023 74 393 14 556 5 3 13 0 1058

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 579 39.0 14.8 88.3
2009 543 42.3 15.1 88.4
2010 511 33.0 15.4 90.3
2011 515 33.0 15.6 84.7
2012 527 35.0 15.0 90.1
2013 530 34.0 15.5 83.6
2014 663 39.0 17.0 48.9
2015 810 47.0 17.2 65.4
2016 811 47.0 17.2 77.1
2017 810 46.0 17.6 71.9
2018 785 48.0 16.3 69.6
2019 900 50.0 18.0 68.8
2020 912 47.0 19.4 60.9
2021 849 49.0 17.3 71.3
2022 1034 52.0 19.8 73.3
2023 1058 58.0 18.2 50.4

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 579 39.0 14.8 88.3
2009 543 42.3 15.1 88.4
2010 511 33.0 15.4 90.3
2011 515 33.0 15.6 84.7
2012 527 35.0 15.0 90.1
2013 530 34.0 15.5 83.6
2014 663 39.0 17.0 48.9
2015 810 47.0 17.2 65.4
2016 811 47.0 17.2 77.1
2017 810 46.0 17.6 71.9
2018 785 48.0 16.3 69.6
2019 900 50.0 18.0 68.8
2020 912 47.0 19.4 60.9
2021 849 49.0 17.3 71.3
2022 1034 52.0 19.8 73.3
2023 1058 58.0 18.2 50.4

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 Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,255 (15.2%) $6,975 (84.8%) $8,230
2019 $1,113 (14.6%) $6,521 (85.4%) $7,634
2020 $1,260 (16.5%) $6,372 (83.5%) $7,631
2021 $1,583 (18.9%) $6,781 (81.1%) $8,364
2022 $2,329 (27.4%) $6,159 (72.6%) $8,487
2023 $2,157 (21.0%) $8,098 (79.0%) $10,255

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Laurel Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2122nd of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1990th of 2240 Elementary schools
 8.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Laurel Elementary School)3458
 24%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Polk)5248
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Laurel Elementary School)3447
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Polk)5651
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Laurel Elementary School)2833
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4846
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Laurel Elementary School)2837
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Polk)5650
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Laurel Elementary School)2535
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4744
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Laurel Elementary School)2226
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Polk)5140
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Laurel Elementary School)1922
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Polk)4539
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students9001058
 17.6%
African American259393
 51.7%
American Indian05
Asian1014
 40%
Hispanic526556
 5.7%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White8874
 15.9%
Two or More Races1613
 18.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.8%50.4%
 18.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Laurel Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,058 students attended Laurel Elementary School.

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

Middle : Lake Marion Creek Middle School
High : Haines City Senior High School

Students at Laurel Elementary School are 53% Hispanic, 37% African American, 7% White, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Laurel Elementary School ranks in the bottom 21.2% of Florida elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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