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#479 of 1,226 schools in OR

Top 39% in state

Laurel Elementary School

Elementary School · Junction City Sd 69 · Junction City, OR

A Junction City Sd 69 elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1401 Laurel St, Junction City, OR 97448

  • Math 39% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 43% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38.9% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43.2% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg+7.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.2 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected+6.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
District spending per student$15,618
Chronic Absenteeism54.6%

Students at Laurel Elementary School score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency39%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency43%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 37 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 41% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
63%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
64%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
38%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
41%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
39%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

59.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Laurel 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 72Very Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average340/100K

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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.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$78,244

Median home value

$410,500

Median rent

$1,079/mo

College educated

28%

Homeownership

68.9%

Poverty rate

11%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97448; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Harrisburg Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.4K–43.9 mi307Compare →
Lifegate Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated3–124.1 mi22Compare →
Territorial Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8K–5Not available136Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Junction City Sd 69

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$15,618NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Laurel Elementary School is listed in Junction City SD 69; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Laurel Elementary School

Laurel Elementary School is a public elementary school in Junction City, OR, part of Junction City Sd 69, serving approximately 496 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #479 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Laurel Elementary School

What grades does Laurel Elementary School serve?

Laurel Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Laurel Elementary School?

Laurel Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 496 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Elementary School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Laurel Elementary School rank in OR?

Laurel Elementary School ranks #479 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Laurel Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Laurel Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Laurel Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Laurel Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Laurel Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

59.7% of students at Laurel 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
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
496
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Lane County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
54.6%
Area population (ZIP 97448)
14,629
Area average commute
22.3 min
Area median age
45.1
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 OSAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 OSAS · 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 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 97448; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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