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Laurel School District

Delaware · Public School District
4
Schools
2,598
Students
$15,805
Per-Pupil Spend
+10% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
82.0%
Graduation Rate
-4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Laurel School District is a public school district in Delaware serving 2,598 students across 4 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 82.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,805 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Laurel Elementary School01–061,124
North Laurel Early Learning AcademyPK–KG254
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Laurel Middle School07–08473
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Laurel Senior High School09–12747
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,805+10% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
65%
16%
State
64.6%
Local (property tax)
16.1%
Federal
19.3%

State funding accounts for 65% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
2,598
Students
—
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.0%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateDelaware →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Laurel School District?
Laurel School District has 4 public schools, serving a total of 2,598 students.
What is the graduation rate for Laurel School District?
The graduation rate is 82.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Laurel School District spend per student?
Laurel School District spends $15,805 per pupil — 10% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Laurel School District?
No, Laurel School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Laurel School District serve?
Laurel School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Laurel School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Laurel School District is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.