School Accountability Report Card Reported for School Year 2008-09 Published During 2009-10

School Accountability Report Card Reported for School Year 2008-09 Published During 2009-10

Executive Summary School Accountability Report Card, 2008-09

Laurel Elementary School

Address: / 3750 Brown Ave. , Oakland CA 94619-1406 / Phone: / 510-531-6868
Principal: / Ron Smith / Grade Span: / K- 5

This executive summary of the School Accountability Report Card (SARC) is intended to provide parents and community members with a quick snapshot of school accountability. The data presented in this report are reported for the 2008-09 school year, except the School Finances and School Completion data that are reported for the 2007-08 school year. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should review the entire SARC or contact the school principal or the district office.

About This School

Laurel Elementary School is a K-5 school located in the foothills of East Oakland. Our campus serves a densely populated, ethnically diverse, predominately working-class neighborhood. We understand the importance of parent involvement in their child’s education and encourage parents to get involved in our school community. Our teachers practice instructional strategies that meet the individual learning needs of all our students. Our goal is to be considered one of the best elementary schools in the state!

Student Enrollment

Group / Percent
African American / 31.45 %
American Indian or Alaska Native / 0.22 %
Asian / 42.73 %
Filipino / 0.87 %
Hispanic or Latino / 13.45 %
Pacific Islander / 0.43 %
White (not Hispanic) / 1.30 %
Multiple or No Response / 9.54 %
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged / 77.00 %
English Learners / 27.00 %
Students with Disabilities / 8.00 %
Total Number of Students / 461

Teachers

Indicator / Teachers
Teachers with full credential / 22
Teachers without full credential / 1
Teachers Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence / 5
Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners / 5
Total Teacher Misassignments / 5

Student Performance

Subject / Students Proficient and Above on California Standards Tests
English-Language Arts / 52.00%
Mathematics / 65.00%
Science / 33.33%
History-Social Science / N/A

Academic Progress

Indicator / Result
2009 Growth API Score (from 2009 Growth API Report) / 802
Statewide Rank (from 2008 Base API Report) / 6
2009-10 Program Improvement Status (PI Year) / Not in PI

School Facilities

Summary of Most Recent Site Inspection

The site was modernized in 2008 and is in good condition. The only pending fair issues are the drinking fountains, and the asphalt on the playground.

Curriculum and Instructional Materials

Core Curriculum Areas / Pupils Who Lack Textbooks and Instructional Materials
Reading/Language Arts / 0
Mathematics / 0
Science / 0
History-Social Science / 0
Foreign Language / N/A
Health / N/A
Visual and Performing Arts / N/A
Science Laboratory Equipment (grades 9-12) / N/A

School Finances

Level / Expenditures Per Pupil (Unrestricted Sources Only)
School Site / $3,366
District / $4,899
State / $5,512

NAEP Reading, Grade 4

Level / Result
Average Scale Score - State / 209
Average Scale Score - National / 220
Achievement Level - Basic / 30%
Achievement Level - Proficient / 18%
Achievement Level - Advanced / 5%

NAEP Reading, Grade 8

Level / Result
Average Scale Score - State / 251
Average Scale Score - National / 261
Achievement Level - Basic / 41%
Achievement Level - Proficient / 20%
Achievement Level - Advanced / 2%

NAEP Mathematics, Grade 4

Level / Result
Average Scale Score - State / 232
Average Scale Score - National / 239
Achievement Level - Basic / 72%
Achievement Level - Proficient / 30%
Achievement Level - Advanced / 5%

NAEP Mathematics, Grade 8

Level / Result
Average Scale Score - State / 270
Average Scale Score - National / 282
Achievement Level - Basic / 59%
Achievement Level - Proficient / 23%
Achievement Level - Advanced / 5%

School Accountability Report Card Reported for School Year 2008-09 Published During 2009-10

The School Accountability Report Card (SARC), which is required by law to be published annually, contains information about the condition and performance of each California public school. More information about SARC requirements is available on the California Department of Education (CDE) SARC Web page. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should contact the school principal or the district office.

I. Data and Access

DataQuest

DataQuest is an online data tool located on the CDE DataQuest Web page that contains additional information about this school and comparisons of the school to the district, the county, and the state. Specifically, DataQuest is a dynamic system that provides reports for accountability (e.g., Academic Performance Index [API], Adequate Yearly Progress [AYP]), test data, enrollment, graduates, dropouts, course enrollments, staffing, and data regarding English learners).

Internet Access

Internet access is available at public libraries and other locations that are publicly accessible (e.g., the California State Library). Access to the Internet at libraries and public locations is generally provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Other use restrictions include the hours of operation, the length of time that a workstation may be used (depending on availability), the types of software programs available on a workstation, and the ability to print documents.

II. About This School

Contact Information (School Year 2009-10)

This section provides the schools contact information.

School / District
School Name / Laurel Elementary / District Name / Oakland Unified
Street / 3750 Brown Ave. / Phone Number / 510-879-8582
City, State, Zip / Oakland , CA 94619-1406 / Web Site / www.ousd.k12.ca.us
Phone Number / 510-531-6868 / Superintendent / Anthony Smith
Principal / Ron Smith / E-mail Address /
E-mail Address / / CDS Code / 01- 61259- 6001994

School Description and Mission Statement (School Year 2008-09)

School Description and Mission Statement (School Year 2008-09)

Laurel Elementary School is a K-5 school located in the foothills of East Oakland. Our campus serves a densely populated, ethnically diverse, predominately working-class neighborhood. We understand the importance of parent involvement in their child’s education and encourage parents to get involved in our school community. Our teachers practice instructional strategies that meet the individual learning needs of all our students. Our goal is to be considered one of the best elementary schools in the state!
Our mission, at Laurel, is to improve students’ academic achievement in a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment where teachers practice instructional strategies that meet the individual learning needs of all students. Our goal is for teachers to receive the professional development necessary to meet both individual and school wide goals. Our vision is to create a learning environment in which students experience the joy in learning new information and teachers experience the joy of teaching.

Opportunities for Parental Involvement (School Year 2008-09)

Opportunities for Parental Involvement (School Year 2008-09)

The Family Resource Center, established with Healthy Start Grant money, continues to flourish with school funds and other grant funds. The Resource Center works collaboratively with teachers and administration in increasing parent involvement in Family Reading Night, and other family game nights in Language Arts, Math and Science.
Other parent involvement opportunities include PTA, School Site Council (SSC), English Learners Advisory Council (ELAC) and Parent Advisory Committee which is required for parents whose children participate in the After School Program.

Student Enrollment by Grade Level (School Year 2008-09)

This table displays the number of students enrolled in each grade level at the school.

Grade Level / Number of Students
Kindergarten / 88
Grade 1 / 74
Grade 2 / 78
Grade 3 / 80
Grade 4 / 67
Grade 5 / 74
Grade 6 / 0
Grade 7 / 0
Grade 8 / 0
Ungraded Elementary / 0
Grade 9 / 0
Grade 10 / 0
Grade 11 / 0
Grade 12 / 0
Ungraded Secondary / 0
Total Enrollment / 461

Student Enrollment by Group (School Year 2008-09)

This table displays the percent of students enrolled at the school who are identified as being in a particular group.

Group / Percent of Total Enrollment
African American / 31.45 %
American Indian or Alaska Native / 0.22 %
Asian / 42.73 %
Filipino / 0.87 %
Hispanic or Latino / 13.45 %
Pacific Islander / 0.43 %
White (not Hispanic) / 1.30 %
Multiple or No Response / 9.54 %
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged / 77.00 %
English Learners / 27.00 %
Students with Disabilities / 8.00 %

Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Elementary)

This table displays by grade level the average class size and the number of classrooms that fall into each size category (a range of total students per classroom).

Grade Level / 2006-07 / 2007-08 / 2008-09
Avg. Class Size / Number of Classrooms / Avg. Class Size / Number of Classrooms / Avg. Class Size / Number of Classrooms
1-20 / 21-32 / 33+ / 1-20 / 21-32 / 33+ / 1-20 / 21-32 / 33+
K / 19.8 / 4 / 19.5 / 4 / 20.8 / 3 / 1
1 / 20.0 / 4 / 19.8 / 4 / 19.7 / 3
2 / 20.0 / 3 / 19.3 / 3 / 19.5 / 4
3 / 20.3 / 2 / 1 / 17.0 / 4 / 20.0 / 4
4 / 24.7 / 3 / 22.3 / 3 / 22.3 / 3
5 / 24.3 / 3 / 26.0 / 3 / 24.7 / 3
6
K-3 / 19.0 / 1 / 20.0 / 1
3-4
4-8
Other

III. School Climate

School Safety Plan (School Year 2008-09)

This section provides information about the school's comprehensive safety plan.

The Laurel School Safety Plan addresses two areas of focus: (1) Attendance; and (2) Behavior.
In order to meet the growing emotional needs of students we have incorporated psychological services from Lincoln Opportunity School Program which are services available 5 days per week and our own school psychologist who is available 21/2 days per week. Each provides both one-to-one and small group counseling.
Attendance: In order to improve school attendance we recognize students who have good and excellent attendance. Student recognition is through awards, assemblies and stickers. SART (School Attendance Review Team) meetings are held with parents of students who have chronic attendance problems. Students who are tardy must come to the office and receive admit slips to class.
The school reviewed, revised and submitted to the Board in 07-08 an updated Safety Plan that included: school site safety programs, procedures for complying with school safety laws, and Disaster/Emergency/Crisis Response procedures.

Suspensions and Expulsions

This table displays the rate of suspensions and expulsions (the total number of incidents divided by the total enrollment) at the school and district levels for the most recent three-year period.

Rate / School / District
2006-07 / 2007-08 / 2008-09 / 2006-07 / 2007-08 / 2008-09
Suspensions / 3.6 / 0.7 / 5.4 / 15.9 / 4.1 / 12.7
Expulsions / 0.0 / 0.0 / 0.0 / 0.1 / 0.1 / 0.1

IV. School Facilities

School Facility Conditions and Planned Improvements (School Year 2009-10)

This section provides information about the condition of the school’s grounds, buildings, and restrooms, and a description of any planned or recently completed facility improvements.

The site was modernized in 2008 and is in good condition. The only pending fair issues are the drinking fountains, and the asphalt on the playground..

School Facility Good Repair Status (School Year 2009-10)

This table displays the results of the most recently completed school site inspection to determine the school facility’s good repair status.

Item Inspected / Repair Status / Repair Needed and Action Taken or Planned
Exemplary / Good / Fair / Poor
Systems: Gas Leaks, Mechanical/HVAC, Sewer / X
Interior: Interior Surfaces / X
Cleanliness: Overall Cleanliness, Pest/ Vermin Infestation / X
Electrical: Electrical / X
Restrooms/Fountains: Restrooms, Sinks/ Fountains / X
Safety: Fire Safety, Hazardous Materials / X
Structural: Structural Damage, Roofs / X
External: Playground/School Grounds, Windows/ Doors/Gates/Fences / X
Overall Rating / GOOD

V. Teachers

Teacher Credentials

This table displays the number of teachers assigned to the school with a full credential, without a full credential, and those teaching outside of their subject area of competence. Detailed information about teacher qualifications can be found on the CDE DataQuest Web page.

Teachers / School / District
2006-07 / 2007-08 / 2008-09 / 2008-09
With Full Credential / 23 / 24 / 22 / 2237
Without Full Credential / 0 / 0 / 1 / 408
Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence / 0 / 4 / 5 / N/A

Teacher Misassignments and Vacant Teacher Positions

This table displays the number of teacher misassignments (teachers assigned without proper legal authorization) and the number of vacant teacher positions (not filled by a single designated teacher assigned to teach the entire course at the beginning of the school year or semester). Note: Total Teacher Misassignments includes the number of Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners.

Indicator / 2007-08 / 2008-09 / 2009-10
Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners / 4 / 0
Total Teacher Misassignments / 4 / 0
Vacant Teacher Positions / 0 / 0

Core Academic Classes Taught by No Child Left Behind Compliant Teachers (School Year 2008-09)

This table displays the percent of classes in core academic subjects taught by No Child Left Behind (NCLB) compliant and non-NCLB compliant teachers in the school, in all schools in the district, in high-poverty schools in the district, and in low-poverty schools in the district. High poverty schools are defined as those schools with student participation of approximately 75 percent or more in the free and reduced price meals program. Low poverty schools are those with student participation of approximately 25 percent or less in the free and reduced price meals program. More information on teacher qualifications required under NCLB can be found on the CDE Improving Teacher and Principal Quality Web page.

Location of Classes / Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects
Taught by NCLB Compliant Teachers / Taught by Non-NCLB Compliant Teachers
This School / 100.0 / 0.0
All Schools in District / 80.8 / 19.2
High-Poverty Schools in District / 84.7 / 15.3
Low-Poverty Schools in District / 97.4 / 2.6

VI. Support Staff