Serving 653 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 653 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary serves the northeast part of San Francisco, covering an attendance area of approximately 0.3 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about half a mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary School's student population of 653 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
653 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1885
School Rankings
Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1332 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
90%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
1%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary School's ranking?
Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary School is ranked #1332 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary School?
653 students attend Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary School students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary School?
Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary School offer ?
Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary School part of?
Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary School located?
Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary School is located in the Chinatown neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Chinatown.
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