Excellent
#13 of 219 schools in DE
Top 6% in state
North Laurel Early Learning Academy
Elementary School · Laurel School District · Laurel, DE
An elementary school in Laurel, DE where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
300 Wilson Street, Laurel, DE 19956
- Math 45% vs DE 50% (2018)
- Reading 45% vs DE 51% (2018)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Laurel Early Learning Academy score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2018 DESSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2009–2018), then recovered 11 points since 2015, reaching 45% in 2018.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2018)
Based on 36 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where North Laurel Early Learning Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,467/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Laurel), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,085
Median home value
$233,500
Median rent
$923/mo
College educated
15.7%
Homeownership
65.7%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19956; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Craft CompanyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–4 | 4.6 mi | 49 | Compare → |
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Laurel School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,553NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Laurel Early Learning Academy is listed in Laurel School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Laurel Early Learning Academy
North Laurel Early Learning Academy is a public elementary school in Laurel, DE, part of Laurel School District, serving approximately 234 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #13 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Laurel Early Learning Academy
What grades does North Laurel Early Learning Academy serve?
North Laurel Early Learning Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend North Laurel Early Learning Academy?
North Laurel Early Learning Academy has an enrollment of approximately 234 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Laurel Early Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at North Laurel Early Learning Academy is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Laurel Early Learning Academy rank in DE?
North Laurel Early Learning Academy ranks #13 of 219 schools in DE.
What is North Laurel Early Learning Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
North Laurel Early Learning Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at North Laurel Early Learning Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Laurel Early Learning Academy has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is North Laurel Early Learning Academy a charter school?
No, North Laurel Early Learning Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Laurel Early Learning Academy a Title I school?
No, North Laurel Early Learning Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 234
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Sussex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.8%
- Phone
- (302) 875-6130
- Area population (ZIP 19956)
- 16,274
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2018 DESSA · Low confidence
- Older source: 2018 DESSA. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2018 DESSA · Low confidence
- Older source: 2018 DESSA. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19956; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2018; directory SY 2023–24
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