Excellent
#112 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 1% in state
Laurelwood Elementary
Elementary School · Santa Clara Unified
955 Teal Dr., Santa Clara, CA 95051
Enrollment
538
Student-Teacher
23.4:1
Score
9.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
538
Student-Teacher
23.4:1
Score
9.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#112 of 9,539
In Santa Clara
#2 of 23
public schools
In district
#2 of 28
Santa Clara Unified
Equity
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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About Laurelwood Elementary
Laurelwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Santa Clara, CA, part of Santa Clara Unified. Laurelwood Elementary serves approximately 538 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Laurelwood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #112 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Laurelwood Elementary show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 9.3 · Excellent
- District avg 7.8
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Laurelwood Elementary runs 23.4:1 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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Laurelwood Elementary — Students at Laurelwood Elementary score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
8.6%
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: 9.3/10.
How Laurelwood Elementary Compares
See how Laurelwood Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
955 Teal Dr., Santa Clara, CA 95051
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Laurelwood Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 1.2 miles away), with a comparable rating. Another option is Sutter Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 1.0 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Ponderosa Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Sunnyvale), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Santa Clara, see our Santa Clara schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SILICON VALLEY ACADEMY Sunnyvale | 0.2 mi | 7.4 |
| STRATFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL Sunnyvale | 0.4 mi | 6.1 |
| Marian A. Peterson Middle Sunnyvale | 0.5 mi | 8.5 |
| KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS Santa Clara | 0.5 mi | — |
| Santa Clara Community Day Santa Clara | 0.6 mi | — |
| MONTICELLO ACADEMY Santa Clara | 0.6 mi | 6.0 |
| STRATFORD SCHOOL - SANTA CLARA POMEROY Santa Clara | 0.8 mi | 6.4 |
| New Valley Continuation High Santa Clara | 1.0 mi | 7.2 |
| NEIGHBORHOOD CHRISTIAN CENTER Santa Clara | 0.8 mi | — |
| Pomeroy Elementary Santa Clara | 0.9 mi | 5.2 |
| St. Lawrence School Santa Clara | 1.1 mi | — |
| ST LAWRENCE ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL Santa Clara | 1.2 mi | 6.7 |
| Sutter Elementary Santa Clara | 1.0 mi | 8.7 |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary Santa Clara | 1.2 mi | 8.8 |
| Santa Clara High Santa Clara | 1.1 mi | 8.1 |
| Ponderosa Elementary Sunnyvale | 1.4 mi | 8.4 |
| Briarwood Elementary Santa Clara | 1.3 mi | 8.3 |
| AI Innovation Academy Cupertino | 1.5 mi | — |
| Cupertino High Cupertino | 1.6 mi | 9.3 |
| RISE, dba Rossinca Academy Cupertino | 1.7 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95051 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$185,632
Median Home Value
$1,623,600
Median Rent
$3,054/mo
Population
61,345
College Educated
70.7%
Homeownership
43.5%
Avg Commute
24.2 min
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Median Age
34.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Banyan Elementary Newbury Park, CA | 9.3 |
| Benjamin Bubb Elementary Mountain View, CA | 9.3 |
| Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier Berkeley, CA | 9.3 |
| Carmel Del Mar Elementary San Diego, CA | 9.3 |
| Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila San Francisco, CA | 9.3 |
| Edith Landels Elementary Mountain View, CA | 9.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Laurelwood Elementary
What grades does Laurelwood Elementary serve?
Laurelwood Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Laurelwood Elementary?
Laurelwood Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 538 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurelwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurelwood Elementary is 23.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Laurelwood Elementary rank in CA?
Laurelwood Elementary ranks #112 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Laurelwood Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Laurelwood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Laurelwood Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Laurelwood Elementary has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Laurelwood Elementary a charter school?
No, Laurelwood Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Laurelwood Elementary a Title I school?
No, Laurelwood Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Laurelwood Elementary?
8.6% of students at Laurelwood 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
- 538
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 8.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (408) 423-1600
Resources & Links
District
Santa Clara Unified- District Enrollment
- 14,236
- Schools in District
- 30
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $27,283
- District Rank
- #2 of 28
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