Laurel Elementary School

95 Edge Rd.
Atherton, CA 94027
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Laurel Elementary School serves 637 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (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 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 637 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 80%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 83%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Laurel Elementary School's student population of 637 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
637 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Laurel Elementary School is 0.70, which is more 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
80%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Laurel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
83%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Laurel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
20%
12%
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Hispanic
21%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
45%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
13%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.70
This chart display the diversity score of Laurel Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Laurel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Laurel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Laurel Elementary School often compared to?
Laurel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Knoll Elementary School, Encinal Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Laurel Elementary School?
637 students attend Laurel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Laurel Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laurel Elementary School?
Laurel Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Laurel Elementary School offer ?
Laurel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Laurel Elementary School part of?
Laurel Elementary School is part of Menlo Park City Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 637 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 80%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 83%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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