What is the racial makeup of Laurel Elementary Magnet School of Innovation and Career Explr?

Students at Laurel Elementary Magnet School of Innovation and Career Explr are 55% Hispanic, 20% White, 15% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Laurel Elementary Magnet School of Innovation and Career Explr attend?

Students who attend Laurel Elementary Magnet School of Innovation and Career Explr usually go on to attend: Middle : Brea Junior High High : Brea Olinda High

Laurel Elementary Magnet School of Innovation and Career Explr

Q: How many students attend Laurel Elementary Magnet School of Innovation and Career Explr?

In the 2023-24 school year, 473 students attended Laurel Elementary Magnet School of Innovation and Career Explr.

Summary:

Laurel Elementary Magnet School of Innovation and Career Explr is a public elementary school in Brea, California, serving 447 students in grades K-6 and part of the Brea-Olinda Unified School District.

While Laurel Elementary offers a magnet program focused on innovation and career exploration, its academic performance has been a concern. The school's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics around 10-20 percentage points below. Laurel Elementary also struggles with high chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.0% in 2018-2019 to 22.9% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the district and state. Student subgroups, such as Hispanic and English Language Learner students, perform below their peers at the district and state levels. Additionally, Laurel Elementary has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the district and state.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Brea-Olinda Unified district, such as Brea Country Hills Elementary, Falcon Academy of Science and Technology, and Mariposa Elementary, Laurel Elementary generally underperforms, with lower test scores, higher chronic absenteeism, and weaker student subgroup performance. The school's inconsistent performance and declining statewide ranking suggest that it may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve academic outcomes and address equity concerns for its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public K-6

200 South Flower Ave.
Brea, CA 92821-4944

(714) 529-2520

District: Brea-Olinda Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2055^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,816

Students who attend Laurel Elementary Magnet School of Innovation and Career Explr usually attend:

Middle:	Brea Junior High
High:	Brea Olinda High

Student/teacher ratio: 23.6

Number of students: 473

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

55.0%

White:

19.7%

Asian:

15.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Laurel Elementary Magnet School of Innovation and Career Explr ranks better than 64.9% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Brea-Olinda Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.14. (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 Student population at Laurel Elementary Magnet School of Innovation and Career Explr is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (55%), White (19.7%), Asian (15.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Brea-Olinda Unified School District. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Laurel Elementary Magnet School of Innovation and Career Explr is 23.6, which is the 2^nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Brea-Olinda Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Laurel Elementary Magnet School of Innovation and Career Explr employs 20 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laurel Elementary Magnet School of Innovation and Career Explr is $7,816, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Brea-Olinda Unified School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Laurel Elementary Magnet School of Innovation and Career Explr:

SchoolDigger ranks Laurel Elementary Magnet School of Innovation and Career Explr 2055^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Laurel Elementary Magnet School of Innovation and Career Explr in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Brea-Olinda Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Brea-Olinda Unified 318^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Laurel Elementary Magnet School of Innovation and Career Explr

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Rank History for all students at Laurel Elementary Magnet School of Innovation and Career Explr

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	59.59	1734^th	4809	63.9%
2005	53.85	2011^th	4822	58.3%
2006	60.85	1705^th	4818	64.6%
2007	68.96	1414^th	5113	72.3%
2008	69.63	1421^st	5113	72.2%
2009	71.56	1372^nd	5193	73.6%
2010	62.80	1838^th	5314	65.4%
2011	59.30	2076^th	5377	61.4%
2012	47.08	2801^st	5390	48.0%
2013	55.64	2374^th	5530	57.1%
2015	63.76	1762^nd	5611	68.6%
2016	61.28	1930^th	5614	65.6%
2017	65.59	1772^nd	5692	68.9%
2018	74.37	1383^rd	5662	75.6%
2019	71.20	1551^st	5789	73.2%
2022	62.84	1902^nd	5883	67.7%
2023	67.05	1708^th	5874	70.9%
2024	60.14	2055^th	5862	64.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Laurel Elementary Magnet School of Innovation and Career Explr

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	51.36	1185^th	3246	63.5%
2019	57.87	897^th	3275	72.6%
2022	59.87	762^nd	3311	77.0%
2023	44.02	1552^nd	3250	52.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Laurel Elementary Magnet School of Innovation and Career Explr

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.67	1166^th	2420	51.8%
2024	47.71	1031^st	2634	60.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Laurel Elementary Magnet School of Innovation and Career Explr

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	76.00	873^rd	5084	82.8%
2019	72.15	1076^th	5173	79.2%
2022	45.08	2591^st	5264	50.8%
2023	50.14	2355^th	5374	56.2%
2024	42.03	2984^th	5511	45.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Laurel Elementary Magnet School of Innovation and Career Explr

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	67.62	1621^st	5413	70.1%
2019	64.88	1754^th	5492	68.1%
2022	62.84	1828^th	5635	67.6%
2023	62.99	1806^th	5617	67.8%
2024	59.07	1993^rd	5605	64.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Laurel Elementary Magnet School of Innovation and Career Explr

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	50.41	796^th	2227	64.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Laurel Elementary Magnet School of Innovation and Career Explr

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	78.00	1136^th	5431	79.1%
2019	74.41	1328^th	5510	75.9%
2022	60.34	1944^th	5663	65.7%
2023	67.28	1627^th	5650	71.2%
2024	58.56	2047^th	5636	63.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Laurel Elementary Magnet School of Innovation and Career Explr

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	82.32	589^th	4830	87.8%
2019	73.40	994^th	4963	80.0%
2022	60.06	1641^st	5084	67.7%
2023	63.62	1467^th	5098	71.2%
2024	54.72	1970^th	5102	61.4%

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Rank History for White students at Laurel Elementary Magnet School of Innovation and Career Explr

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	48.34	1603^rd	2834	43.4%
2022	53.68	1351^st	2726	50.4%
2023	35.07	1861^st	2662	30.1%
2024	57.28	1207^th	2647	54.4%

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

Review counts

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by a parent
Tuesday, August 25, 2015

My daughter went from kindergarden to sixth grade and we couldn't be happier. Every teacher she had was dedicated and spent extra time with her when needed. We never felt anything but support from the former principal. The teachers go way beyond what is expected. We Love This School! My daughter has a love of learning and reading: Laurel had so much do to with this. We also love the diversity of the school. My daughter met kids that spoke almost no English and was able to watch them learn and grow fluent. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Laurel Elementary Magnet School of Innovation and Career Explr

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	119	7	1	154	0	n/a	n/a	0	281
1989	142	4	3	144	0	n/a	n/a	0	293
1990	133	8	5	128	0	n/a	n/a	0	274
1991	134	6	3	140	1	n/a	n/a	0	284
1992	118	6	2	166	1	n/a	n/a	0	293
1993	112	7	8	155	0	n/a	n/a	0	282
1994	131	14	9	167	0	n/a	n/a	0	321
1995	157	17	16	227	2	n/a	n/a	0	419
1996	157	17	16	227	2	n/a	n/a	0	419
1997	151	15	17	268	0	n/a	n/a	0	451
1998	149	15	18	298	0	n/a	n/a	0	480
1999	146	13	21	308	1	n/a	n/a	0	489
2000	144	15	24	321	3	n/a	n/a	0	507
2001	146	14	18	340	2	n/a	n/a	2	522
2002	139	9	31	342	0	n/a	n/a	0	521
2003	139	9	31	342	0	n/a	n/a	0	521
2004	127	6	33	304	1	n/a	n/a	3	474
2005	133	5	40	296	0	n/a	n/a	12	486
2006	126	9	44	275	0	n/a	n/a	21	475
2007	133	4	43	258	0	n/a	n/a	15	453
2008	113	9	37	243	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	402
2009	107	7	33	234	0	1	43	0	425
2010	91	7	38	259	1	1	7	0	404
2011	86	12	34	257	1	1	7	0	398
2012	79	7	29	251	1	1	4	0	372
2013	73	12	29	237	2	0	3	0	356
2014	64	7	26	225	3	0	2	0	327
2015	55	5	25	223	1	0	3	0	312
2016	59	7	37	223	0	0	3	0	329
2017	92	11	48	249	0	5	3	0	408
2018	92	13	54	256	0	5	2	0	422
2019	99	11	61	262	0	7	10	0	450
2020	108	11	62	269	0	7	16	0	473
2021	81	8	57	257	0	3	17	0	423
2022	80	9	64	246	0	3	25	0	427
2023	83	7	62	252	0	3	40	0	447
2024	93	8	73	260	0	1	38	0	473

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 Magnet School of Innovation and Career Explr

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	281	12.0	23.4	n/a
1989	293	13.0	22.5	n/a
1990	274	12.0	22.8	n/a
1991	284	12.0	23.6	n/a
1992	293	12.2	24.0	7.5
1993	282	11.5	24.5	86.5
1994	321	12.5	25.7	49.5
1995	419	15.0	27.9	52.3
1996	419	15.0	27.9	52.3
1997	451	17.8	25.3	54.1
1998	480	21.8	22.0	57.3
1999	489	21.8	22.4	60.3
2000	507	23.8	21.3	59.8
2001	522	25.0	20.9	58.3
2002	521	26.0	20.0	57.4
2003	521	26.0	20.0	57.4
2004	474	23.0	20.6	55.6
2005	486	22.0	22.1	54.6
2006	475	20.0	23.8	60.8
2007	453	21.5	21.1	54.3
2008	402	22.3	18.0	58.5
2009	425	19.0	17.9	54.8
2010	404	18.0	22.4	57.9
2011	398	n/a	n/a	57.3
2012	372	14.0	26.5	n/a
2013	356	13.0	27.3	64.6
2014	327	13.0	25.1	67.3
2015	312	13.0	24.0	66
2016	329	14.0	23.5	62.9
2017	408	15.7	25.9	50.5
2018	422	15.7	26.7	54
2019	450	16.7	26.8	51.3
2020	473	n/a	n/a	48.2
2021	423	18.0	23.5	37.4
2022	427	17.5	24.4	30.7
2023	447	19.0	23.5	32.9
2024	473	20.0	23.6	34.7

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 Magnet School of Innovation and Career Explr

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	281	12.0	23.4	n/a
1989	293	13.0	22.5	n/a
1990	274	12.0	22.8	n/a
1991	284	12.0	23.6	n/a
1992	293	12.2	24.0	7.5
1993	282	11.5	24.5	86.5
1994	321	12.5	25.7	49.5
1995	419	15.0	27.9	52.3
1996	419	15.0	27.9	52.3
1997	451	17.8	25.3	54.1
1998	480	21.8	22.0	57.3
1999	489	21.8	22.4	60.3
2000	507	23.8	21.3	59.8
2001	522	25.0	20.9	58.3
2002	521	26.0	20.0	57.4
2003	521	26.0	20.0	57.4
2004	474	23.0	20.6	55.6
2005	486	22.0	22.1	54.6
2006	475	20.0	23.8	60.8
2007	453	21.5	21.1	54.3
2008	402	22.3	18.0	58.5
2009	425	19.0	17.9	54.8
2010	404	18.0	22.4	57.9
2011	398	n/a	n/a	57.3
2012	372	14.0	26.5	n/a
2013	356	13.0	27.3	64.6
2014	327	13.0	25.1	67.3
2015	312	13.0	24.0	66
2016	329	14.0	23.5	62.9
2017	408	15.7	25.9	50.5
2018	422	15.7	26.7	54
2019	450	16.7	26.8	51.3
2020	473	n/a	n/a	48.2
2021	423	18.0	23.5	37.4
2022	427	17.5	24.4	30.7
2023	447	19.0	23.5	32.9
2024	473	20.0	23.6	34.7

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.

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