Laurel Elementary
Whittier, CA · East Whittier City Elementary
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Suburb, large
2,937th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 48%· Stable
13550 Lambert Rd., Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-2100Official website ↗NCES ID 061185001317Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Laurel Elementary 2,937th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 48% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 51th in 2015 to 48th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 220 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 465 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 87.8% | 90.1% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| White | 9.7% | 4.3% | ▼ 5.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 3.9% | ▲ 3.9 pts | |
| Asian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0 pts | |
| Black | 1.0% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $798K in zip 90605 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Laurel Elementary
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What school district is Laurel Elementary in?
Laurel Elementary is part of the East Whittier City Elementary district in Whittier, California.
Is Laurel Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Laurel Elementary 2,937th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 48% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Laurel Elementary?
Hispanic 90%, White 4%, Two or more races 4%, Asian 1% (465 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Laurel Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90605 is $798K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.