Excellent
#527 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 6% in state
Lau (gordon J.) Elementary
Elementary School · San Francisco Unified
950 Clay St., San Francisco, CA 94108
Enrollment
650
Student-Teacher
27.1:1
Score
8.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
650
Student-Teacher
27.1:1
Score
8.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#527 of 9,539
In San Francisco
#18 of 120
public schools
In district
#18 of 103
San Francisco Unified
Equity
9.8 / 10
Excellent
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About Lau (gordon J.) Elementary
Lau (gordon J.) Elementary is a public elementary school in San Francisco, CA, part of San Francisco Unified. Lau (gordon J.) Elementary serves approximately 650 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 27.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Lau (gordon J.) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #527 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Lau (gordon J.) Elementary show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 8.8 · Excellent
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Lau (gordon J.) Elementary runs 27.1:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Score Breakdown
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Lau (gordon J.) Elementary — Students at Lau (gordon J.) Elementary score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
82.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.0/10.
How Lau (gordon J.) Elementary Compares
See how Lau (gordon J.) Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
950 Clay St., San Francisco, CA 94108
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Lau (gordon J.) Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Chin (John Yehall) Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 0.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Yick Wo Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 0.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Parker (Jean) Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 0.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Stockton (Commodore) Children Center San Francisco | 0.1 mi | — |
| CUMBERLAND CHINESE SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.1 mi | 6.2 |
| Sovereign Private School San Francisco | 0.2 mi | — |
| Ecole Notre Dame Des Victoires San Francisco | 0.2 mi | — |
| Parker (Jean) Elementary San Francisco | 0.3 mi | 8.4 |
| ECOLE NOTRE DAME DES VICTOIRES SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.3 mi | 7.4 |
| STERNE SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.2 mi | 7.1 |
| Sterne School San Francisco | 0.2 mi | — |
| Lee (Edwin and Anita) Newcomer San Francisco | 0.3 mi | — |
| Cathedral School for Boys San Francisco | 0.3 mi | — |
| Chin (John Yehall) Elementary San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 9.1 |
| Enlighten Academy San Francisco | 0.5 mi | — |
| STS PETER & PAUL SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 7.5 |
| Garfield Elementary San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 8.2 |
| The New School of San Francisco San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 6.8 |
| Spring Valley Elementary San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 5.5 |
| Francisco Middle San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 8.3 |
| Fusion Academy San Francisco San Francisco | 0.7 mi | — |
| FUSION ACADEMY SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco | 0.7 mi | — |
| Yick Wo Elementary San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 8.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94108 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$63,864
Median Home Value
$1,207,500
Median Rent
$1,562/mo
Population
11,008
College Educated
45.3%
Homeownership
9.1%
Avg Commute
27.1 min
Poverty Rate
19.7%
Median Age
45.8
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| Alta California Elementary Panorama City, CA | 8.8 |
| Bollinger Canyon Elementary San Ramon, CA | 8.8 |
| Brookvale Elementary Fremont, CA | 8.8 |
| Calabash Charter Academy Woodland Hills, CA | 8.8 |
| Caleb Greenwood Elementary Sacramento, CA | 8.8 |
| Canyon Vista Elementary Aliso Viejo, CA | 8.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lau (gordon J.) Elementary
What grades does Lau (gordon J.) Elementary serve?
Lau (gordon J.) Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lau (gordon J.) Elementary?
Lau (gordon J.) Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 650 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lau (gordon J.) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lau (gordon J.) Elementary is 27.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lau (gordon J.) Elementary rank in CA?
Lau (gordon J.) Elementary ranks #527 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Lau (gordon J.) Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lau (gordon J.) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lau (gordon J.) Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lau (gordon J.) Elementary has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lau (gordon J.) Elementary a charter school?
No, Lau (gordon J.) Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lau (gordon J.) Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lau (gordon J.) Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lau (gordon J.) Elementary?
82.2% of students at Lau (gordon J.) Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 650
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 82.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.8%
- Phone
- (415) 291-7921
Resources & Links
District
San Francisco Unified- District Enrollment
- 48,736
- Schools in District
- 113
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,909
- District Rank
- #18 of 103
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