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#3775 of 4,742 schools in NY

Laurel Park Elementary School

Elementary School · Brentwood Union Free School District · Brentwood, NY

A Brentwood Union Free School District elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

48 SWAN LN, Brentwood, NY 11717

  • Math 26% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 19% proficient (2022)
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.7Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency19.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-27.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-41.8 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$27,306
Chronic Absenteeism23%

Students at Laurel Park Elementary School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency26%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency19%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 23% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
51%
ELA
38%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
40%
2012
Math
11%
ELA
11%
2013
Math
20%
ELA
8%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
26%
2016
Math
24%
ELA
24%
2017
Math
26%
ELA
26%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
24%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
24%
2020*
Math
18%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
18%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
26%
ELA
19%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

89.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Laurel Park Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low3/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Loretta Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.81–50.1 mi641Compare →
Southeast Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.01–50.3 mi544Compare →
Commack Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.62–51.2 mi435Compare →
Oak Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3K–51.2 mi716Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Brentwood Union Free School District

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#7 of 17
District spending per student
$27,306NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Laurel Park Elementary School is listed in BRENTWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Laurel Park Elementary School

Laurel Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Brentwood, NY, part of Brentwood Union Free School District, serving approximately 622 students in grades 1st-5th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,775 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Laurel Park Elementary School

What grades does Laurel Park Elementary School serve?

Laurel Park Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 5th.

How many students attend Laurel Park Elementary School?

Laurel Park Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 622 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Park Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Park Elementary School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Laurel Park Elementary School rank in NY?

Laurel Park Elementary School ranks #3,775 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Laurel Park Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Laurel Park Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Park Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Laurel Park Elementary School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Laurel Park Elementary School a charter school?

No, Laurel Park Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Laurel Park Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Laurel Park Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Laurel Park Elementary School?

89.4% of students at Laurel Park Elementary 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
1st – 5th
Enrollment
622
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Suffolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.0%
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. 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)
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.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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