Laurel Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 1000 East Locust Street
       Fort Collins, CO  80524-3421


(970) 488-5925

District: Poudre School District R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
600th of 935 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,192 Help


Students who attend Laurel Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lincoln Middle School
High:    Fort Collins High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  464

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.6%
Hispanic:
35.6%
Two or more races:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.1% Help


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Compare Details Laurel Elementary School ranks worse than 64.2% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 29th among 31 ranked elementary schools in the Poudre School District R-1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.11. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (52.6%), Hispanic (35.6%), two or more races (7.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Laurel Elementary School is 14.3, which is the 10th best among 31 elementary schools in the Poudre School District R-1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laurel Elementary School is $15,192, which is the 12th highest among 31 elementary schools in the Poudre School District R-1.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Laurel Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Laurel Elementary School 600th of 935 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Laurel Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Poudre School District R-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Poudre School District R-1 12th of 115 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Laurel Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Laurel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 32.83 575th 808 28.8%
2005 34.13 582nd 823 29.3%
2006 36.86 560th 829 32.4%
2007 39.63 567th 852 33.5%
2008 27.92 654th 849 23.0%
2009 33.50 636th 872 27.1%
2010 34.62 651st 925 29.6%
2011 40.53 602nd 935 35.6%
2012 31.98 675th 935 27.8%
2013 20.54 780th 954 18.2%
2014 22.06 773rd 962 19.6%
2015 33.29 592nd 938 36.9%
2016 36.86 540th 914 40.9%
2017 36.51 556th 929 40.2%
2018 32.54 597th 917 34.9%
2019 28.42 675th 965 30.1%
2021 21.59 587th 710 17.3%
2022 25.13 665th 921 27.8%
2023 31.11 599th 933 35.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Laurel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.90 291st 308 5.5%
2019 13.58 317th 332 4.5%
2022 22.48 175th 203 13.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Laurel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.83 549th 690 20.4%
2019 21.26 603rd 758 20.4%
2022 28.66 424th 595 28.7%
2023 31.98 431st 642 32.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Laurel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.16 497th 693 28.3%
2019 26.89 548th 764 28.3%
2022 12.02 544th 594 8.4%
2023 17.16 549th 649 15.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Laurel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 29.29 103rd 153 32.7%
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Rank History for White students at Laurel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.18 335th 596 43.8%
2022 12.08 430th 454 5.3%
2023 33.74 365th 525 30.5%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado 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.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, September 17, 2020

Open Quote We love Laurel Elementary! Our children are being taught and nurtured in a diverse school that focuses on the arts and technology. Laurel's strings program is top-notch and students can begin playing the violin as early as kindergarten. When we needed a different house, we made sure to find a home in the neighborhood so that our children could continue at Laurel. The teachers really care, and administration is responsive to our needs. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, September 14, 2020

Open Quote We choice into Laurel and absolutely love it. My children get extra literacy and math, above grade level, help because the adult to student ratio is so great. The title one program provides amazing support across grade levels. The diversity at Laurel is unlike many other schools within Fort Collins. We LOVE Laurel! Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, September 11, 2020

Open Quote Wonderful teachers and lots of great resources for the students. My daughter loves it here! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, September 3, 2015

Open Quote If you have any other option, take it. Close Quote



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
1994 404 2 10 106 8 n/a n/a 0 530
1995 312 7 10 107 8 n/a n/a 0 444
1996 312 7 10 107 8 n/a n/a 0 444
1997 292 12 15 109 9 n/a n/a 0 437
1998 274 10 9 107 7 n/a n/a 0 407
1999 284 10 9 140 10 n/a n/a 0 453
2000 270 17 15 136 7 n/a n/a 0 445
2001 245 11 16 163 6 n/a n/a 0 441
2002 226 11 8 141 7 n/a n/a 0 393
2003 226 11 8 141 7 n/a n/a 0 393
2004 198 13 9 134 12 n/a n/a 0 366
2005 207 15 10 110 6 n/a n/a 0 348
2006 188 16 5 132 10 n/a n/a 0 351
2007 176 14 5 107 5 n/a n/a 0 307
2008 209 12 10 114 5 n/a n/a 0 350
2009 226 19 7 145 3 n/a n/a 0 400
2010 184 21 10 140 0 n/a n/a 0 355
2011 204 5 10 168 5 0 16 0 408
2012 228 11 8 174 1 0 17 0 439
2013 224 9 8 188 2 1 12 0 444
2014 227 8 9 188 3 0 15 0 450
2015 230 10 7 183 3 0 17 0 450
2016 236 10 5 195 2 0 17 0 465
2017 238 8 5 206 1 0 15 0 473
2018 242 8 4 195 1 0 26 0 476
2019 280 8 4 170 8 0 23 0 493
2020 248 9 5 159 6 0 20 0 447
2021 220 7 6 133 3 1 22 0 392
2022 231 9 8 155 3 0 28 0 434
2023 244 9 8 165 4 0 34 0 464

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
1994 530 26.0 20.4 26.2
1995 444 26.0 17.1 37.2
1996 444 26.0 17.1 37.2
1997 437 24.5 17.8 35.7
1998 407 28.1 14.5 39.1
1999 453 28.6 15.8 40.6
2000 445 29.2 15.2 49.2
2001 441 31.6 14.0 52.2
2002 393 29.8 13.2 57
2003 393 29.8 13.2 57
2004 366 29.0 12.6 64.8
2005 348 28.5 12.2 64.9
2006 351 27.3 12.9 56.1
2007 307 25.5 12.0 67.8
2008 350 24.7 14.2 64
2009 400 28.4 14.1 66.5
2010 355 27.0 13.1 64.8
2011 408 28.0 14.5 63.5
2012 439 28.9 15.1 63.3
2013 444 31.7 14.0 64.2
2014 450 29.6 15.1 60
2015 450 30.0 15.0 62.9
2016 465 30.0 15.5 59.8
2017 473 32.8 14.3 59.4
2018 476 34.4 13.8 57.8
2019 493 33.4 14.7 60.6
2020 447 34.5 12.9 56.6
2021 392 29.4 13.3 39.8
2022 434 29.4 14.7 48.6
2023 464 32.2 14.3 49.1

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
1994 530 26.0 20.4 26.2
1995 444 26.0 17.1 37.2
1996 444 26.0 17.1 37.2
1997 437 24.5 17.8 35.7
1998 407 28.1 14.5 39.1
1999 453 28.6 15.8 40.6
2000 445 29.2 15.2 49.2
2001 441 31.6 14.0 52.2
2002 393 29.8 13.2 57
2003 393 29.8 13.2 57
2004 366 29.0 12.6 64.8
2005 348 28.5 12.2 64.9
2006 351 27.3 12.9 56.1
2007 307 25.5 12.0 67.8
2008 350 24.7 14.2 64
2009 400 28.4 14.1 66.5
2010 355 27.0 13.1 64.8
2011 408 28.0 14.5 63.5
2012 439 28.9 15.1 63.3
2013 444 31.7 14.0 64.2
2014 450 29.6 15.1 60
2015 450 30.0 15.0 62.9
2016 465 30.0 15.5 59.8
2017 473 32.8 14.3 59.4
2018 476 34.4 13.8 57.8
2019 493 33.4 14.7 60.6
2020 447 34.5 12.9 56.6
2021 392 29.4 13.3 39.8
2022 434 29.4 14.7 48.6
2023 464 32.2 14.3 49.1

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Laurel Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,598
2020 $14,122
2021 $15,042
2022 $15,192

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Laurel Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 675th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 599th of 933 Elementary schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Laurel Elementary School)21.140.4
 19.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Poudre School District R-1)55.256
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Laurel Elementary School)15.720
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Poudre School District R-1)55.254.3
 0.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Laurel Elementary School)34.333.9
 0.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Poudre School District R-1)66.659.1
 7.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Laurel Elementary School)15.919.6
 3.7%
   4th Grade Math (Poudre School District R-1)53.749.4
 4.3%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Laurel Elementary School)34.826.1
 8.7%
   5th Grade Science (Poudre School District R-1)51.749.5
 2.2%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Laurel Elementary School)4741.1
 5.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Poudre School District R-1)66.464.3
 2.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Laurel Elementary School)33.325.8
 7.5%
   5th Grade Math (Poudre School District R-1)54.552.6
 1.9%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Laurel Elementary School)33.838.9
 5.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Poudre School District R-1)60.658.7
 1.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Laurel Elementary School)21.522.5
 1%
   All Grades Math (Poudre School District R-1)5249.5
 2.5%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students493464
 5.9%
African American89
 12.5%
American Indian84
 50%
Asian48
 100%
Hispanic170165
 2.9%
Pacific Islander00
White280244
 12.9%
Two or More Races2334
 47.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.6%49.1%
 11.5%


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Students at Laurel Elementary School are 53% White, 36% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

Laurel Elementary School ranks 600th of 935 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 464 students attended Laurel Elementary School.

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

Middle : Lincoln Middle School
High : Fort Collins High School


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