Laurel Elementary

Public K-5

 95 Edge Rd.
       Atherton, CA  94027-2254


(650) 324-0186

District: Menlo Park City Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
251st of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,623 Help


Students who attend Laurel Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Hillview Middle
High:    Menlo-Atherton High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  671

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.5%
Asian:
21.2%
Hispanic:
20.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.6% Help


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Compare Details Laurel Elementary ranks better than 95.7% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Menlo Park City Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.25. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Laurel Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Menlo Park City Elementary School District. Student population at Laurel Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.5%), Asian (21.2%), Hispanic (20.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 11.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Laurel Elementary is 16.3, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Menlo Park City Elementary School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laurel Elementary is $8,623. 1 elementary schools in the Menlo Park City Elementary School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Laurel Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Laurel Elementary 251st of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Laurel Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Menlo Park City Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Menlo Park City Elementary 34th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Laurel Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Laurel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 95.51 279th 5614 95.0%
2017 95.44 299th 5692 94.7%
2018 95.41 251st 5662 95.6%
2019 95.82 236th 5789 95.9%
2022 97.54 144th 5883 97.6%
2023 96.25 249th 5848 95.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Laurel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.87 21st 339 93.8%
2019 81.20 53rd 445 88.1%
2022 82.91 63rd 610 89.7%
2023 82.72 72nd 667 89.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Laurel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.99 248th 2416 89.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Laurel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.33 1278th 5084 74.9%
2019 51.50 2302nd 5173 55.5%
2022 88.55 412th 5264 92.2%
2023 54.66 2053rd 5355 61.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Laurel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.14 347th 5413 93.6%
2019 94.61 249th 5492 95.5%
2022 97.22 127th 5635 97.7%
2023 96.56 162nd 5595 97.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Laurel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.43 83rd 2128 96.1%
2019 95.33 83rd 2585 96.8%
2022 84.73 234th 2227 89.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Laurel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.19 236th 5431 95.7%
2019 95.30 226th 5510 95.9%
2022 96.48 193rd 5663 96.6%
2023 93.57 394th 5627 93.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Laurel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.39 144th 1071 86.6%
2019 81.87 90th 1149 92.2%
2022 83.60 66th 1154 94.3%
2023 81.38 125th 1183 89.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Laurel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.61 432nd 4830 91.1%
2019 84.82 515th 4963 89.6%
2022 92.40 279th 5084 94.5%
2023 71.02 1129th 5079 77.8%
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Rank History for White students at Laurel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.49 203rd 2737 92.6%
2019 89.74 104th 2834 96.3%
2022 93.54 22nd 2726 99.2%
2023 91.18 70th 2659 97.4%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Laurel Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 231 22 22 12 0 n/a n/a 0 287
1989 268 24 23 26 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1990 277 24 18 25 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1991 277 29 24 34 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1992 272 24 33 37 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1993 280 21 40 41 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1994 278 20 40 36 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1995 301 17 37 40 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1996 301 17 37 40 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1997 330 14 37 35 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1998 325 15 42 36 1 n/a n/a 0 419
1999 301 17 41 34 0 n/a n/a 7 400
2000 292 14 37 32 0 n/a n/a 18 393
2001 260 12 24 36 0 n/a n/a 34 366
2002 278 11 29 26 2 n/a n/a 38 384
2003 278 11 29 26 2 n/a n/a 38 384
2004 312 13 39 33 0 n/a n/a 9 406
2005 327 13 38 31 0 n/a n/a 13 422
2006 334 15 43 46 0 n/a n/a 14 452
2007 331 17 31 37 0 n/a n/a 71 487
2008 344 8 28 39 n/a n/a n/a 0 419
2009 282 8 23 32 0 4 98 0 447
2010 249 6 24 62 0 4 50 0 395
2011 272 9 35 73 0 2 53 0 444
2012 278 8 36 79 0 2 64 0 467
2013 283 6 37 85 0 2 76 0 489
2014 261 7 45 96 0 1 76 0 486
2015 229 7 45 89 0 3 92 0 465
2016 203 4 46 94 0 3 192 0 542
2017 349 6 79 129 0 12 84 0 659
2018 370 5 95 134 0 11 90 0 705
2019 357 6 106 151 0 11 78 0 709
2020 333 1 121 153 0 8 89 0 705
2021 315 2 117 141 0 8 83 0 666
2022 288 3 127 132 0 6 81 0 637
2023 285 3 142 139 0 9 93 0 671

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Laurel Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 287 15.5 18.5 n/a
1989 341 16.0 21.3 n/a
1990 344 14.0 24.5 n/a
1991 364 17.0 21.4 n/a
1992 366 17.3 21.1 4.9
1993 382 16.3 23.4 4.7
1994 374 17.5 21.4 5.3
1995 395 18.9 20.9 5.8
1996 395 18.9 20.9 5.8
1997 416 19.0 21.9 2.9
1998 419 24.0 17.5 2.9
1999 400 23.0 17.4 3.6
2000 393 22.0 17.9 3.5
2001 366 24.5 14.9 3.9
2002 384 25.0 15.4 3.2
2003 384 25.0 15.4 3.2
2004 406 24.0 16.9 3.8
2005 422 26.0 16.2 3.7
2006 452 29.5 15.3 7.1
2007 487 30.5 16.0 6.3
2008 419 36.0 11.6 5.5
2009 447 25.7 14.5 4.7
2010 395 24.5 16.1 5.8
2011 444 n/a n/a 5
2012 467 25.5 18.3 n/a
2013 489 26.6 18.3 5.9
2014 486 26.3 18.4 6
2015 465 25.0 18.6 8.6
2016 542 27.0 20.0 8.3
2017 659 34.0 19.3 9.9
2018 705 38.2 18.4 10.8
2019 709 39.7 17.8 10.2
2020 705 n/a n/a 9.5
2021 666 44.0 15.1 9.8
2022 637 41.4 15.3 10.4
2023 671 41.1 16.3 11.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Laurel Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 287 15.5 18.5 n/a
1989 341 16.0 21.3 n/a
1990 344 14.0 24.5 n/a
1991 364 17.0 21.4 n/a
1992 366 17.3 21.1 4.9
1993 382 16.3 23.4 4.7
1994 374 17.5 21.4 5.3
1995 395 18.9 20.9 5.8
1996 395 18.9 20.9 5.8
1997 416 19.0 21.9 2.9
1998 419 24.0 17.5 2.9
1999 400 23.0 17.4 3.6
2000 393 22.0 17.9 3.5
2001 366 24.5 14.9 3.9
2002 384 25.0 15.4 3.2
2003 384 25.0 15.4 3.2
2004 406 24.0 16.9 3.8
2005 422 26.0 16.2 3.7
2006 452 29.5 15.3 7.1
2007 487 30.5 16.0 6.3
2008 419 36.0 11.6 5.5
2009 447 25.7 14.5 4.7
2010 395 24.5 16.1 5.8
2011 444 n/a n/a 5
2012 467 25.5 18.3 n/a
2013 489 26.6 18.3 5.9
2014 486 26.3 18.4 6
2015 465 25.0 18.6 8.6
2016 542 27.0 20.0 8.3
2017 659 34.0 19.3 9.9
2018 705 38.2 18.4 10.8
2019 709 39.7 17.8 10.2
2020 705 n/a n/a 9.5
2021 666 44.0 15.1 9.8
2022 637 41.4 15.3 10.4
2023 671 41.1 16.3 11.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Laurel Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201291.0%3.0%0.0%6.0%94.0%97.0%97.0%93.0%91.0%
201379.0%5.0%0.0%16.0%84.0%89.0%91.0%84.0%85.0%
201488.0%6.0%0.0%6.0%90.0%92.0%92.0%89.0%91.0%
201591.0%5.0%0.0%5.0%94.0%93.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%
201696.0%3.0%0.0%1.0%97.0%96.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
201798.0%0.0%2.0%0.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201895.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%96.0%96.0%
201996.0%2.0%3.0%98.0%97.0%≥99.0%98.0%97.0%
202096.7%1.7%1.7%97.5%96.7%97.5%97.5%97.5%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Laurel Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,623

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Laurel Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 236th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 249th of 5848 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Laurel Elementary)82.482
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Menlo Park City Elementary)80.478.6
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Laurel Elementary)83.281.7
 1.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Menlo Park City Elementary)84.377.7
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Laurel Elementary)8070.8
 9.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Menlo Park City Elementary)82.477.1
 5.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Laurel Elementary)81.878.3
 3.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Menlo Park City Elementary)84.583.7
 0.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Laurel Elementary)85.387.2
 1.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Menlo Park City Elementary)87.388.1
 0.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Laurel Elementary)74.175.5
 1.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Menlo Park City Elementary)79.379.7
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Laurel Elementary)67.873.4
 5.6%
   5th Grade Science (Menlo Park City Elementary)69.570
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students709671
 5.4%
African American63
 50%
American Indian00
Asian106142
 34%
Hispanic151139
 7.9%
Pacific Islander119
 18.2%
White357285
 20.2%
Two or More Races7893
 19.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10.2%11.6%
 1.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Laurel Elementary

Students at Laurel Elementary are 42% White, 21% Asian, 21% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 671 students attended Laurel Elementary.

Students who attend Laurel Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hillview Middle
High : Menlo-Atherton High

Yes! Laurel Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 251st of 5868 California elementary schools.


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