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About this school
Laurel Oak Elementary School is
a suburban public school
in Naples, Florida that is part of Collier County Public Schools.
It serves 1,077 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.2:1.
Its teachers have had 19 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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28%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Jan 15, 2026
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Laurel Oak Elementary School
$7,135
raised using DonorsChoose
19
projects
funded
13
teachers
funded
21
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
4
projects for
technology
1
project for
books
Laurel Oak Elementary School has received support from
17 individuals from Florida and
4 individuals out-of-state.
