Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary School
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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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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