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1141 Laurel Road, Oakley, CA 94561-5906
Summary
Laurel Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 20th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 21.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending down.
28.2% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 21.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 28.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 4,257/4,657 (9th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 3,197/4,657 (31st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 342 |
| Low-Income Students | 141 (41.2%) |
| English Learners | 33 (9.6%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 5.7 points from last year and fell 14.8 points over the full period. Math fell 2.6 points from last year and fell 5.6 points over the full period.
•Math -5.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 16.1% to 27.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 4,257 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.9-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 23.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 42% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 24% to 34%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 10.5% to 39.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 3,197 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 24.0-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 30.7% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results held steady and English-only results fell.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Laurel Elementary compare within the district?
Laurel Elementary is No. 7 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 7 K–5 schools in Oakley Union Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Laurel Elementary rank in California?
Laurel Elementary ranks No. 4,257 of 4,657 in reading and No. 3,197 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Laurel Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 7 in reading and No. 6 in math among 7 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 15.5% meet the reading standard and 15.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Laurel Elementary compare with other schools in Oakley?
Laurel Elementary is No. 7 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 7 K–5 schools in Oakley with 2026 results.
Explore schools in OakleyHow does Laurel Elementary compare with other schools in Contra Costa County?
Laurel Elementary is No. 102 in reading and No. 82 in math proficiency among the 113 K–5 schools in Contra Costa County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Contra Costa CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Laurel ElementaryThis school | 28.2% | 21.9% |
| Almond Grove Elementary | 38.8% | 34.7% |
| Gehringer Elementary | 36.8% | 42.0% |
