950 Clay St.
San Francisco, CA 94108
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary School serves 744 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 744 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 67%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 57%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary School's student population of 744 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
744 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary School is 0.30, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
67%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
57%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
83%
12%
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Hispanic
5%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
1%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.30
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Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary School?

744 students attend Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

83% of Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary School students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 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 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

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.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 744 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 67%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 57%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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