Very Good
#559 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 31% in state
Laurel School
Elementary School · Franklin County Community Sch Corp · Laurel, IN
A Franklin County Community Sch Corp elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 322 - 13246 SR 121, Laurel, IN 47024
- Math 34% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Laurel School score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Laurel School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average305/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,956
Median home value
$114,300
Median rent
$980/mo
College educated
5.9%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47024; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in Franklin County Community Sch Corp
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 485 | Compare → |
| Mount Carmel SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–6 | Not available | 224 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Franklin County Community Sch Corp
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,768NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Laurel School is listed in Franklin County Community Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Laurel School
Laurel School is a public elementary school in Laurel, IN, part of Franklin County Community Sch Corp, serving approximately 264 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #559 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Laurel School
What grades does Laurel School serve?
Laurel School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Laurel School?
Laurel School has an enrollment of approximately 264 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Laurel School rank in IN?
Laurel School ranks #559 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Laurel School's MySchoolScout rating?
Laurel School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Laurel School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Laurel School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Laurel School a charter school?
No, Laurel School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Laurel School a Title I school?
No, Laurel School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Laurel School?
72.7% of students at Laurel School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 264
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (765) 698-3851
- Area population (ZIP 47024)
- 2,909
- Area average commute
- 37.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 47024; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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