Laurel Park Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 2450 Laura Duncan Rd
       Apex, NC  27511


(919) 290-2333

District: Wake County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
218th of 1,502 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,351 Help


Students who attend Laurel Park Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Salem Middle
High:    Wake Early College of Health and Science
    Wake STEM Early College High School
    Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy
    Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  782

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.8%
Asian:
12.7%
Hispanic:
10.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17% Help


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Compare Details Laurel Park Elementary ranks better than 85.5% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 33rd among 115 ranked elementary schools in the Wake County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.79. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.8%), Asian (12.7%), Hispanic (10.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Laurel Park Elementary is 14. 86 elementary schools in the Wake County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laurel Park Elementary is $9,351. 87 elementary schools in the Wake County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Laurel Park Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Laurel Park Elementary 218th of 1502 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Laurel Park Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Wake County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wake County Schools 65th of 243 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Laurel Park Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Laurel Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 76.52 268th 1354 80.2%
2010 77.50 247th 1363 81.9%
2011 83.64 143rd 1381 89.6%
2012 79.45 224th 1388 83.9%
2013 94.15 58th 1403 95.9%
2014 93.18 65th 1390 95.3%
2015 87.80 125th 1440 91.3%
2016 81.85 198th 1425 86.1%
2017 86.11 135th 1429 90.6%
2018 81.05 208th 1434 85.5%
2019 78.67 250th 1473 83.0%
2021 85.96 175th 1489 88.2%
2022 85.59 169th 1514 88.8%
2023 80.79 218th 1502 85.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Laurel Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.47 25th 421 94.1%
2019 72.26 75th 497 84.9%
2023 75.27 70th 514 86.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Laurel Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.46 919th 1332 31.0%
2019 15.96 1264th 1361 7.1%
2021 53.65 521st 1329 60.8%
2022 18.51 1244th 1366 8.9%
2023 21.48 1247th 1437 13.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Laurel Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.27 221st 1405 84.3%
2019 78.48 234th 1424 83.6%
2021 84.73 166th 1440 88.5%
2022 84.21 164th 1458 88.8%
2023 81.79 187th 1459 87.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Laurel Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.97 128th 897 85.7%
2019 46.46 423rd 878 51.8%
2022 63.05 141st 634 77.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Laurel Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.67 276th 612 54.9%
2021 56.46 273rd 494 44.7%
2022 39.12 428th 500 14.4%
2023 39.95 504th 582 13.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Laurel Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.15 210th 1413 85.1%
2019 76.42 268th 1430 81.3%
2021 83.60 189th 1444 86.9%
2022 84.46 175th 1464 88.0%
2023 76.18 279th 1461 80.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Laurel Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.46 56th 99 43.4%
2019 65.75 45th 106 57.5%
2021 44.15 70th 95 26.3%
2022 33.86 79th 107 26.2%
2023 40.56 82nd 114 28.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Laurel Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.02 458th 927 50.6%
2019 37.84 623rd 949 34.4%
2021 61.92 227th 896 74.7%
2023 21.98 805th 933 13.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Laurel Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.05 184th 851 78.4%
2019 64.79 247th 865 71.4%
2021 71.18 161st 843 80.9%
2022 74.44 157th 893 82.4%
2023 67.19 216th 915 76.4%
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Rank History for White students at Laurel Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.98 252nd 1178 78.6%
2019 70.67 309th 1183 73.9%
2021 75.11 248th 1172 78.8%
2022 77.22 232nd 1194 80.6%
2023 72.48 292nd 1183 75.3%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Open Quote This elementary school is by far one of the best schools in Wake County. I am proud to have my child attend classes here. Close Quote


by a parent on FaceBook
Thursday, August 11, 2011

Open Quote We are new to the school and so far I have found the school to be well organized and run efficiently. The office staff is very helpful. My child is in 2nd grade and she is kept quite busy with school work. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, July 10, 2011

Open Quote Wonderful school! Very positive and dedicated staff and our children love the amazing opportunities they receive. We're very happy to be Penguins!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Laurel Park Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 349 99 87 69 0 n/a n/a 0 604
2010 556 154 120 105 1 n/a n/a 0 936
2011 570 73 108 134 3 0 47 0 935
2012 608 66 97 124 1 0 46 0 942
2013 640 56 90 111 0 0 49 0 946
2014 664 58 82 111 1 0 58 0 974
2015 664 76 77 117 0 0 54 0 988
2016 644 75 87 115 0 0 44 0 965
2017 629 79 99 125 1 1 33 0 967
2018 608 79 93 95 3 0 31 0 909
2019 591 72 94 87 3 0 34 0 881
2020 580 72 109 81 3 0 40 0 885
2021 541 76 115 84 3 0 47 0 866
2022 526 47 115 87 3 0 53 0 831
2023 491 54 99 85 2 0 51 0 782

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 Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 604 43.3 13.9 n/a
2010 936 54.6 17.1 17.2
2011 935 56.2 16.6 16.1
2012 942 59.5 15.8 16.8
2013 946 59.0 16.0 14.3
2014 974 60.4 16.1 13
2015 988 59.0 16.7 14.4
2016 965 59.0 16.3 16.7
2017 967 58.9 16.4 15.5
2018 909 57.4 15.8 14.3
2019 881 54.5 16.1 13.4
2020 885 56.0 15.8 12.5
2021 866 57.0 15.1 11.7
2022 831 58.0 14.3 9
2023 782 55.5 14.0 17

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 Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 604 43.3 13.9 n/a
2010 936 54.6 17.1 17.2
2011 935 56.2 16.6 16.1
2012 942 59.5 15.8 16.8
2013 946 59.0 16.0 14.3
2014 974 60.4 16.1 13
2015 988 59.0 16.7 14.4
2016 965 59.0 16.3 16.7
2017 967 58.9 16.4 15.5
2018 909 57.4 15.8 14.3
2019 881 54.5 16.1 13.4
2020 885 56.0 15.8 12.5
2021 866 57.0 15.1 11.7
2022 831 58.0 14.3 9
2023 782 55.5 14.0 17

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 Park Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $452 (4.8%) $8,899 (95.2%) $9,351

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Laurel Park Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 250th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 218th of 1502 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Laurel Park Elementary)72.577.1
 4.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)69.467.4
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Laurel Park Elementary)77.259.5
 17.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)6658.7
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Laurel Park Elementary)66.964.5
 2.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)6565
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Laurel Park Elementary)63.771.1
 7.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)63.265.7
 2.5%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Laurel Park Elementary)75.672.9
 2.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)6665.6
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Laurel Park Elementary)69.470.7
 1.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)60.659.1
 1.5%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Laurel Park Elementary)86.975
 11.9%
   5th Grade Science (Wake County Schools)71.370.6
 0.7%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students881782
 11.2%
African American7254
 25%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian9499
 5.3%
Hispanic8785
 2.3%
Pacific Islander00
White591491
 16.9%
Two or More Races3451
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.4%17%
 3.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 782 students attended Laurel Park Elementary.

Laurel Park Elementary ranks 218th of 1502 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Laurel Park Elementary are 63% White, 13% Asian, 11% Hispanic, 7% African American, 7% Two or more races.


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