Costano Elementary vs Laurel Elementary
Laurel Elementary has a higher overall rating of 8.7/10 compared to 7.1/10. Laurel Elementary is significantly larger with 660 students, about 2.1× the size of Costano Elementary (318). In math proficiency, Laurel Elementary leads at 80.0%.
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Costano Elementary
East Palo Alto, CA
7.1/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
318 students
Laurel Elementary
Atherton, CA
8.7/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
660 students
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| Metric | Costano Elementary | Laurel Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.1 / 10 | 8.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.9 | 9.6 |
| Growth Score | 9.2 | 7.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 84.9% | 12.1% |
| Environment Score | 8.3 | 9.9 |
| State Rank | #3,190 of 9,557 | #409 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 67th | 96th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Costano Elementary | Laurel Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 17.0% | 80.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 22.0% | 83.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Costano Elementary | Laurel Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Kindergarten – 5th |
| Enrollment | 318 | 660 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 17.7:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 84.9% | 12.1% |
| District | Ravenswood City Elementary | Menlo Park City Elementary |
| City | East Palo Alto | Atherton |
Neighborhood
| Metric | East Palo Alto (94303) | Atherton (94027) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $148,031 | $250,001 |
| Median Home Value | $1,825,000 | $2,000,001 |
| Median Rent | $2,710 | $3,501 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 48.4% | 86.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.6% | 3.3% |
| Avg Commute | 25 min | 24 min |