Laurel Elementary vs Taft Elementary
Laurel Elementary has a higher overall rating of 8.7/10 compared to 6.4/10. Laurel Elementary is significantly larger with 660 students, about 1.9× the size of Taft Elementary (341). In math proficiency, Laurel Elementary leads at 80.0%.
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Laurel Elementary
Atherton, CA
8.7/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
660 students
Taft Elementary
Redwood City, CA
6.4/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
341 students
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| Metric | Laurel Elementary | Taft Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.7 / 10 | 6.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.6 | 3.8 |
| Growth Score | 7.7 | 7.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 12.1% | 89.7% |
| Environment Score | 9.9 | 7.1 |
| State Rank | #409 of 9,557 | #4,864 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 96th | 49th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Laurel Elementary | Taft Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 80.0% | 27.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 83.0% | 42.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Laurel Elementary | Taft Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Kindergarten – 5th |
| Enrollment | 660 | 341 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 16.5:1 | 21.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 12.1% | 89.7% |
| District | Menlo Park City Elementary | Redwood City Elementary |
| City | Atherton | Redwood City |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Atherton (94027) | Redwood City (94063) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $250,001 | $115,528 |
| Median Home Value | $2,000,001 | $1,077,100 |
| Median Rent | $3,501 | $2,802 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 86.0% | 35.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% | 11.3% |
| Avg Commute | 24 min | 22 min |