Serving 498 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mt Laurel Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt Laurel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mt Laurel Elementary School's student population of 498 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
498 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Mt Laurel Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt Laurel Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6 out of 1275 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
9%
31%
White
81%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt Laurel Elementary School's ranking?
Mt Laurel Elementary School is ranked #6 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Mt Laurel Elementary School often compared to?
Mt Laurel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Mountain High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Mt Laurel Elementary School?
498 students attend Mt Laurel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Mt Laurel Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mt Laurel Elementary School?
Mt Laurel Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mt Laurel Elementary School offer ?
Mt Laurel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mt Laurel Elementary School part of?
Mt Laurel Elementary School is part of Shelby County School District.
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