Laurel Oak Elementary School

7800 Immokalee Road

School District

Collier
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

GreatSchools Rating

The school rating calculation is based on four ratings: the Student Progress Rating or Academic Progress Rating, College Readiness Rating, Equity Rating, and Test Score Rating each designed to show different facets of school success. Learn more about GreatSchools Ratings

Reviews

Submitted by parent on July 01, 2024

Great school my daughter enjoys the school
Submitted by other on May 16, 2023

As a former school student, I want to review my experiences honestly. I attended from 2nd grade to 4th grade, and here's what I have to say about the teachers:My 2nd-grade teacher was kind and helpful, and she provided me with support throughout the year. My 3rd-grade teacher was the best! She welcomed, treated me kindly, and even considered me for the gifted program. However, my 4th-grade teacher was less invested in my education and didn't care about my creative projects or ideas.Regarding my experiences with other students, I faced bullying and exclusion, especially in 4th grade. I was often left out of activities and sometimes had to eat alone. Unfortunately, your experience at this school may depend on your first impression and the possibility of being bullied. Therefore, I recommend researching the school before attending. Alternatively, virtual schools may be a safer option. Overall, this school has its good and bad aspects.
Submitted by other on August 01, 2021

I went to this school from 2010-2016, and I'm giving it such low rating because I was going through some major stuff and absolutely no one noticed or helped. I didn't eat at school for an entire year, no lunch or money, and no one even asked me if I was good, nevermind calling home. As a high school junior, i am only now discovering I am likely autistic and have dyscalculia, despite intensely struggling in math every year. The school was majorly overpopulated, and i suspect that's the cause of the issues. The PE teacher, now retired, regularly invited girls to sit on his lap, and let girls wearing shorts sit out of exercises. Teachers were amazing, but couldn't make up for everything else.
Submitted by parent on August 19, 2017

I would like to know what public school in Orlando the last parent had her children in. We are moving there this coming December from LOE. advice greatly appreciated. please post if you can.
Submitted by parent on May 03, 2017

My two children attended this school this past year (2013-2014) in 1st and 3rd grade. Friendly parents, staff and children. School follows all District rules. Unfortunately, school does not foster a sense of community with zero after school events hosted at the school. Once per month McDonald's night is it. Seagate and Pelican Marsh have higher volunteer and donation levels. Heavy focus on remediation, but not on highly performing students (except gifted, they get their own class which creates average to below average performance in remaining classes). School has a "good" reputation but this is definitely not a "great" school. Disappointed. Everyone is nice but they are not doing what other schools are able to accomplish which is disappointing and somewhat surprising considering the affluence in the area. My daughter, who attended a public school in Orlando for 2nd grade, REPEATED her curriculum in 3rd grade here. How does that happen - how does a school get behind in curriculum an entire year at 3rd grade? This is not opinion, her teacher did the first round of benchmark tests where they test them on the content they are going to learn at the start/middle/end of the year. My daughter scored highest of anyone in her class - between 75% and 88% per subject. Her teacher called me in and asked me where she was going to school the year prior - was it a great school? I was shocked and told her it was another public school in Orlando. She told me she hoped my daughter wouldn't be bored. I left that meeting doubtful that this test showed that my daughter already knew the material. Then, the entire year, I experienced the truth - I saw the same homework come home. My daughter didn't study, did very well. Although, you don't really know how well your child is doing because on their report cards you get a 1, 2, or 3. That's a cover-up scheme if I ever saw one. You get a 3 at year-end once you've mastered the material, a 2 during the year if nothing's really wrong (A,B,C?) and a 1 if you need to meet with the teacher if something's wrong. My son, 1st grade, would get sent back to the computers to do Reading Counts quizzes during Math because he already knew what she was teaching. Rediculous. This was very disappointing as we had been extremely happy with their Elementary schools in Tampa and Orlando before we moved to Naples.
Submitted by parent on August 17, 2016

My son experienced his kindergarten at this school with mrs. D'antuono for the 2015-16 school year. Mrs D'antuono was a great teacher and my son and his classmates successfully learned to read and write during the school year and mastering it all. They have a cute "kindergarten" that is along the breezeway where the kindergarten classes are located.I was always involved so I came to be with him at lunch almost every day and I also was one of the chaperones on field trips. When I came for lunch, my son enjoyed picking one classmate friend for going to eat outside Along with all the other parents that also came. They also had occasional fun events, field trips and fundraisers. We had kindergarten trips to Naples botanical garden, and Mikes u-pick farm. The school had a "fun day" event in which all the grades got to go from one fun activity to the next that morning such as tug of war, squirt water into a bucket to be the first to fill it, etc. also McDonald's night in which all LOE students can attend as they highlight one grade each time and with that grades teachers attending it. They had a fun fundraiser in which they and we parents could dance to the music and run around the school track for about 30 minutes. they had an end of the year celebration at the Sun And Fun water park. All these events helped bring about a warm, happy and memorable kindergarten experience for both children and parents.We found The administrative staff and all the employees, in general, to be kind, fair and reasonable as well as being good listeners. We Ended up being in a different zone for first grade, but if we ever find ourselves back into that zone, we will be perfectly happy and excited to get back to LOE.Inmy opinion, parents can rest easy about their child going to this school, which continues to earn an A Rating. The entire staff of Laural Oaks Elementary provided my son and all the children with a warm and supportive environment in which They learned and excelled and had fun too.
Submitted by parent on August 12, 2013

Great school, great teachers, great involvemet of parents, my kids love it and me too!
Submitted by parent on March 02, 2013

Administrators are very approachable and warm! They interact throughout the day with students in positive ways. This is my third year as a parent at Laurel Oak. I was an elementary school teacher before moving to Florida so I only sought out the best schools for my children to attend. My children have had wonderful teachers who truly care. I haven't been disappointed! There are many volunteers at this school and parents are very involved.
Submitted by other on May 31, 2012

I am a former student of this school. I was there from 2nd grade to 4th grade I'm in 5 grade now and live in Boca. I loved loe even though I haven't been there in quite a while I still bet I no my way around. Everything is great there and I absolutely loved the dress code. At my school now I have to wear uniform ukk. if a parent is reading this right now pls low that laurel oak elementary school is a great place for your child