Serving 650 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 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). 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 26:1 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 Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 650 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- 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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary School's student population of 650 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
650 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary School is 0.20, 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
#1498 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
89%
12%
Hispanic
5%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary School's ranking?
Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary School is ranked #1498 out of 9,602 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?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
650 students attend Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary School students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 26:1, 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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