Enrollment
197
Combined
STATE 602
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LAUREL TREE CHARTER DISTRICT·NCES 060158112960
Laurel Tree Charter
4555 Valley West Blvd., Arcata, CA 95521 · (707) 822-5626 · Humboldt County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED33-TOWNCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL197 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
26.0:1
8 FTE teachers
STATE 18.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
54%
107 students
STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 31 | 16% |
| Grade 1 | 16 | 8% |
| Grade 2 | 13 | 7% |
| Grade 3 | 15 | 8% |
| Grade 4 | 25 | 13% |
| Grade 5 | 13 | 7% |
| Grade 6 | 21 | 11% |
| Grade 7 | 20 | 10% |
| Grade 8 | 17 | 9% |
| Grade 9 | 7 | 4% |
| Grade 10 | 4 | 2% |
| Grade 11 | 8 | 4% |
| Grade 12 | 7 | 4% |
This year's kindergarten class (31) is 82% larger than its 8th grade class (17).
Student demographics
42%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
197
+34 (+21%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
26.0:1
was 14.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 197 | 7.6 | 26.0:1 | 54% (107) |
| 2023-24 | 173 | 14 | 12.3:1 | 55% (95) |
| 2022-23 | 177 | 14 | 12.6:1 | 43% (76) |
| 2020-21 | 163 | 11 | 14.8:1 | 49% (80) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Laurel Tree Charter.
About Laurel Tree Charter
Laurel Tree Charter, a small combined-grade school, is located in Arcata, California. The school enrolls 197 students, from kindergarten through 12. Average enrollment for combined schools in California is about 602, so this school runs 67% smaller than that.
For district matters, Laurel Tree Charter falls under Laurel Tree Charter District.
A majority of students at Laurel Tree Charter, 74%, are White. The next largest groups are 15% multiracial and 8% Hispanic. County-wide, about 72% of residents are White. Laurel Tree Charter has a diversity index of 42%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
At Laurel Tree Charter, 7.6 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 26.0:1. That ratio is over the 18.6:1 average for combined schools in California. Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch make up 54% of enrollment.
In Humboldt County (population about 134,541), median household income is about $61,160, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 33%, and about 11% of people live in poverty. A total of 92 public schools operate in Humboldt County, serving about 17,319 students.
The school nearest to Laurel Tree Charter is Arcata Educational Resource Center, at a distance of about 0.2 miles. Within five miles of Laurel Tree Charter, there are at least 8 other public schools.
Laurel Tree Charter is in a town far from an urbanized area, a location NCES labels Town: Remote. Laurel Tree Charter is a public charter school.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, the student count climbed from 163 to 197. Federal data show the ratio rising from 14.8:1 to 26.0:1.
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Humboldt County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
134,541
Census ACS
Median income
$61,160
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
33%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
92
17,319 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Arcata
- Arcata HighHigh · 1,007 students
- Pacific Union ElementaryElementary · 534 students
- Arcata ElementaryElementary · 240 students
- Coastal Grove CharterElementary · 235 students
- Sunny Brae MiddleMiddle · 232 students
- Fuente Nueva CharterElementary · 150 students
Nearby schools
- Arcata Educational Resource Center0.2 mi · 27
- Pacific Union Elementary0.6 mi · 534
- Trillium Charter0.7 mi · 34
- Trillium Charter0.7 mi · 40
- Arcata Elementary1.2 mi · 240
- Six Rivers Charter High1.6 mi · 113
Frequently asked questions
About Laurel Tree CharterHow many students attend Laurel Tree Charter?
Laurel Tree Charter enrolls approximately 197 students in grades KG-12.
What age range does Laurel Tree Charter serve?
Laurel Tree Charter serves students from grade KG through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Laurel Tree Charter?
Approximately 26.0:1 students per teacher at Laurel Tree Charter.
How diverse is Laurel Tree Charter?
Laurel Tree Charter reports a student body of 74% White, 8% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 15% Two or more.
Is Laurel Tree Charter public or private?
Laurel Tree Charter is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by Laurel Tree Charter District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.