Laurel Elementary School

Laurel Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
1851 Laurel Ave,  Poinciana, FL
Polk County Public Schools
2.9
1,049 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Julia Allen
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
38%
Reading Proficiency
43%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
38%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
60
Full Time Teachers
60
Teachers in First or Second Year
10%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
26%
State Average
20%
Science
32%
State Average
23%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
849:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.4%
Female
46.6%
Hispanic
52.6%
Black
37.1%
White
7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Two or more races
1.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 10 Reviews
2.0 student
9/6/2025
teachers dont respect students and there apprences
5.0 parent
7/10/2025
Good school with amazing teachers and principal. My kids attend to this school since 2023 and they love it. The family engagement is awesome, connecting with families by hosting math and science night,reading night,etc.. plus admin always find a way to create fun activities for the kids through the...
5.0 other
8/6/2024
Great school, more people should definitley live here
1.0 parent
3/18/2024
This is my 2 boys first year at this school and omg im so disappointed. The teachers are very careless and im convinced they are only there to receive a check. The teaching is not so informative, well for some teachers and when its time to review the students progress report the grades are not even...

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Laurel Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Poinciana, FL and is served by the Polk County Public Schools in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 1,049 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 38% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% are proficient in reading. Laurel Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $277,564. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lake Marion Creek Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Poinciana has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Laurel Elementary School.

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