Laurel Elementary Quick Guide &amp; Highlights (2026 List)

About Laurel Elementary

Laurel Elementary is a public elementary school in Whittier, California, which is a big suburb. It is part of the East Whittier City Elementary School District. There are about 465 students at the school, which serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Laurel Elementary has about 18 full-time equivalent teachers, which means that there is one teacher for every 25 students. This is a little worse than the district average. The school has a curriculum that follows standards and focuses on core subjects like math, science, English language arts, and social studies. There are academic support and intervention programs to help students get better, and family and community involvement is strongly encouraged. The student body is diverse, with 85% of students coming from low-income families and 49% of students being female and 51% being male. U.S. News says that 42% of students are proficient or better in math and 35% are proficient or better in reading. This shows that math is stronger than the state average. Funding per student is in line with what public schools in the district and state get.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 42%

Reading 35%

State average proficiency is 42% in Math and 35% in Reading.

18

Full-time Teachers

25 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

465

Total Students

$123043

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 4.3%

Asian 1.08%

Hispanic 90.11%

Black 0.65%

Two+ Races 3.87%

Native Am. 0%

White

4.3%

Asian

1.08%

Hispanic

90.11%

Black

0.65%

Two+ Races

3.87%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 465

48.6%

226 Female

51.4%

239 Male

Student Population

465 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Laurel Elementary Contact Information

Address

13550 Lambert Rd., Whittier, CA, 90605

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Phone

(562) 789-2100

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Website

http://www.ewcsd.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10 AM to 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Laurel Elementary is very excited! The school recently had a special Spirit Wear Day to honor the students' achievements. This helped get the community involved and boost school spirit. The Spring Bok Fair and College and Career Shirt Tuesday are coming up soon. These events show how much the school cares about helping students do well in school and get ready for work. The PTO is also working hard to make the school a friendly place by putting on events like the Wellness Fair and the Laps for Laurel fundraiser.

FAQ

Q1. Are there rules for picking up kids after school at Laurel Elementary?

Ans. The school has set up safe pickup areas for students.

Q2. What does Laurel Elementary do about bad behavior in students?

Ans.The school has clear rules for behavior and uses positive reinforcement to help students follow them.

Q3. How does the school get families involved?

Ans. Families are encouraged to get involved through school programs, events, and regular communication with teachers and staff.

Q4. Do kids get school lunches every day?

Ans. Yes, district nutrition services do offer hot lunches and options for people with special dietary needs.

Q5. How do schools keep parents up to date on what their kids are doing?

Ans. Laurel Elementary values family involvement and keeps parents up to date on school programs and their child's progress through meetings, updates, and events.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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