Garfield Elementary vs Laurel 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 1.7× the size of Garfield Elementary (395). In math proficiency, Laurel Elementary leads at 80.0%.
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Garfield Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
6.4/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8th
395 students
Laurel Elementary
Atherton, CA
8.7/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
660 students
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| Metric | Garfield Elementary | Laurel Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.4 / 10 | 8.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.3 | 9.6 |
| Growth Score | 7.9 | 7.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 94.7% | 12.1% |
| Environment Score | 7.1 | 9.9 |
| State Rank | #4,863 of 9,557 | #409 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 49th | 96th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Garfield Elementary | Laurel Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 24.0% | 80.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 34.0% | 83.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Garfield Elementary | Laurel Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 8th | Kindergarten – 5th |
| Enrollment | 395 | 660 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 19.8:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 94.7% | 12.1% |
| District | Redwood City Elementary | Menlo Park City Elementary |
| City | Menlo Park | Atherton |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Menlo Park (94025) | Atherton (94027) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $215,871 | $250,001 |
| Median Home Value | $2,000,001 | $2,000,001 |
| Median Rent | $3,169 | $3,501 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 73.2% | 86.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.8% | 3.3% |
| Avg Commute | 24 min | 24 min |