Laurel Elementary School
Reported Enrollment
1,124
students
District
Laurel School District
County Context Score
58/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
801 South Central Avenue, Laurel, DE, 19956
School District
Laurel School District
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 100081000364
- District ID
- 1000810
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
1–6
Primary · Regular
Enrollment
1,124 students
School Setting
Suburb: Small
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Laurel Elementary School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Sussex County has 49 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 4 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What Laurel Elementary School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Laurel School District, Sussex County, and comparable primary schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 1–6 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other primary schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Suburb: Small matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Laurel Elementary School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Laurel School District.
1,124 students
Laurel Elementary School reports 1,124 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 24 other primary schools in Sussex County with enrollment data, 24 report fewer students and 0 report more. The peer median is 541 students.
25 primary schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 556 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
4 district schools
Laurel School District lists 2 primary, 1 middle, 1 high schools in the current NCES data. For an elementary or primary choice, the next verification step is the middle-school and high-school path, because attendance boundaries and transfers can split later grades.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
2
Middle
1
High
1
Other
0
Nearby context inside Laurel School District
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School Profile FAQ
Is Laurel Elementary School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Laurel School District.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Laurel Elementary School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Laurel Elementary School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Laurel Elementary School with nearby schools?
Laurel Elementary School should be compared with 25 primary schools in Sussex County, plus other schools in Laurel School District. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Laurel Elementary School?
Before using Laurel Elementary School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Laurel School District.
Part of Laurel School District
Laurel Elementary School is one of 4 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 2,598 students across 4 schools.
Schools in District
4
Reported Enrollment
2,598
4 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Laurel Senior High School9–12 · HighListed only
- North Laurel Early Learning AcademyPK–KG · PrimaryListed only
- Laurel Middle School7–8 · MiddleListed only
Similar Schools
Georgetown Elementary School
East Millsboro Elementary School
North Georgetown Elementary School
Long Neck Elementary School
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School
Sussex County Schools
County Context Score
58/100
County-level composite across 49 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.