Laurel Elementary

Public K-5

 316 36th Ave.
       San Mateo, CA  94403-4204


(650) 312-7555

District: San Mateo-Foster City

SchoolDigger Rank:
4473rd of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,160 Help


Students who attend Laurel Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Abbott Middle
High:    Hillsdale High

Student/teacher ratio:  21.9 Help
Number of students:  527

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
67.9%
White:
11.2%
Asian:
9.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.3% Help


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Compare Details Laurel Elementary ranks worse than 76.2% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 14th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the San Mateo-Foster City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.81. (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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (67.9%), White (11.2%), Asian (9.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.3% 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 21.9. 12 elementary schools in the San Mateo-Foster City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laurel Elementary is $8,160, which is the 6th highest among 17 elementary schools in the San Mateo-Foster City School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Laurel Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Laurel Elementary 4473rd of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Laurel Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
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San Mateo-Foster City:

SchoolDigger ranks San Mateo-Foster City 410th 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
2004 83.25 784th 4809 83.7%
2005 82.90 821st 4822 83.0%
2006 69.38 1364th 4818 71.7%
2007 72.75 1254th 5113 75.5%
2008 69.06 1450th 5113 71.6%
2009 72.63 1317th 5193 74.6%
2010 69.51 1481st 5314 72.1%
2011 66.44 1671st 5377 68.9%
2012 63.84 1844th 5390 65.8%
2013 59.03 2177th 5530 60.6%
2015 70.41 1477th 5611 73.7%
2016 66.84 1672nd 5614 70.2%
2017 49.54 2575th 5692 54.8%
2018 46.03 2777th 5662 51.0%
2019 43.25 2992nd 5789 48.3%
2021 44.86 713th 1417 49.7%
2022 35.31 3436th 5883 41.6%
2023 23.81 4459th 5848 23.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Laurel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.95 1817th 3246 44.0%
2019 30.18 2481st 3275 24.2%
2021 28.80 499th 602 17.1%
2022 34.62 2237th 3311 32.4%
2023 25.43 2839th 3240 12.4%
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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 13.29 4819th 5084 5.2%
2019 14.49 4865th 5173 6.0%
2021 20.56 985th 1110 11.3%
2022 13.57 5046th 5264 4.1%
2023 8.56 5303rd 5355 1.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Laurel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.17 320th 336 4.8%
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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 45.82 2735th 5413 49.5%
2019 49.98 2494th 5492 54.6%
2021 45.26 621st 1267 51.0%
2022 38.70 3073rd 5635 45.5%
2023 27.99 3947th 5595 29.5%
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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
2019 90.11 177th 2585 93.2%
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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 45.83 2685th 5431 50.6%
2019 36.80 3265th 5510 40.7%
2021 44.67 640th 1272 49.7%
2022 32.96 3547th 5663 37.4%
2023 21.23 4593rd 5627 18.4%
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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 20.83 4192nd 4830 13.2%
2019 21.47 4276th 4963 13.8%
2022 18.92 4585th 5084 9.8%
2023 9.75 5010th 5079 1.4%
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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 63.05 1073rd 2737 60.8%
2019 48.92 1585th 2834 44.1%
2022 63.58 1029th 2726 62.3%
2023 33.02 1907th 2659 28.3%
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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 219 20 40 44 1 n/a n/a 0 324
1989 235 17 39 52 0 n/a n/a 0 343
1990 234 21 35 49 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1991 262 15 53 58 1 n/a n/a 0 389
1992 267 11 59 77 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1993 280 8 64 86 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1994 271 6 65 89 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1995 264 14 71 84 1 n/a n/a 0 434
1996 264 14 71 84 1 n/a n/a 0 434
1997 291 11 70 88 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1998 301 12 91 98 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1999 287 9 80 86 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2000 277 9 84 89 1 n/a n/a 8 468
2001 255 15 97 105 1 n/a n/a 0 473
2002 219 17 97 71 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2003 219 17 97 71 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2004 203 13 102 75 0 n/a n/a 15 408
2005 189 10 94 96 0 n/a n/a 19 408
2006 165 11 66 97 0 n/a n/a 20 359
2007 173 14 71 89 1 n/a n/a 25 373
2008 180 10 68 88 1 n/a n/a 0 347
2009 178 16 60 104 1 4 54 0 417
2010 190 13 58 146 0 8 22 0 437
2011 176 8 72 156 0 8 36 0 456
2012 165 9 71 189 0 11 33 0 478
2013 178 7 77 221 0 12 26 0 521
2014 169 9 67 230 0 14 23 0 512
2015 173 2 63 240 1 15 23 0 517
2016 167 5 52 239 1 11 29 0 504
2017 164 8 56 257 1 7 34 0 527
2018 154 7 61 260 1 8 34 0 525
2019 128 8 61 275 1 9 43 0 525
2020 117 7 58 316 0 9 48 0 555
2021 101 4 55 311 0 11 47 0 529
2022 75 1 52 363 2 13 44 0 550
2023 59 2 52 358 1 13 42 0 527

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

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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 324 13.6 23.8 n/a
1989 343 14.4 23.8 n/a
1990 339 14.0 24.2 n/a
1991 389 16.5 23.5 n/a
1992 414 16.8 24.6 13.5
1993 438 18.5 23.7 18.3
1994 431 19.6 22.0 21.3
1995 434 19.0 22.8 19.4
1996 434 19.0 22.8 19.4
1997 460 21.0 21.9 18.9
1998 502 24.0 20.9 17.1
1999 462 23.0 20.1 21
2000 468 23.0 20.3 20.9
2001 473 24.0 19.7 16.1
2002 404 20.5 19.7 14.9
2003 404 20.5 19.7 14.9
2004 408 19.3 21.1 18.6
2005 408 20.3 20.1 23.9
2006 359 19.4 18.5 24.8
2007 373 20.5 18.2 26.4
2008 347 21.5 16.1 22.8
2009 417 21.0 17.4 24.9
2010 437 23.0 19.0 27
2011 456 n/a n/a 28.3
2012 478 21.0 22.7 n/a
2013 521 24.0 21.7 36.3
2014 512 22.0 23.2 36.3
2015 517 23.0 22.4 38.9
2016 504 23.0 21.9 38.9
2017 527 23.0 22.9 43.5
2018 525 22.0 23.8 43.4
2019 525 22.0 23.8 44.2
2020 555 n/a n/a 46.1
2021 529 23.0 23.0 55.6
2022 550 25.0 21.9 59.1
2023 527 24.0 21.9 54.3

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 324 13.6 23.8 n/a
1989 343 14.4 23.8 n/a
1990 339 14.0 24.2 n/a
1991 389 16.5 23.5 n/a
1992 414 16.8 24.6 13.5
1993 438 18.5 23.7 18.3
1994 431 19.6 22.0 21.3
1995 434 19.0 22.8 19.4
1996 434 19.0 22.8 19.4
1997 460 21.0 21.9 18.9
1998 502 24.0 20.9 17.1
1999 462 23.0 20.1 21
2000 468 23.0 20.3 20.9
2001 473 24.0 19.7 16.1
2002 404 20.5 19.7 14.9
2003 404 20.5 19.7 14.9
2004 408 19.3 21.1 18.6
2005 408 20.3 20.1 23.9
2006 359 19.4 18.5 24.8
2007 373 20.5 18.2 26.4
2008 347 21.5 16.1 22.8
2009 417 21.0 17.4 24.9
2010 437 23.0 19.0 27
2011 456 n/a n/a 28.3
2012 478 21.0 22.7 n/a
2013 521 24.0 21.7 36.3
2014 512 22.0 23.2 36.3
2015 517 23.0 22.4 38.9
2016 504 23.0 21.9 38.9
2017 527 23.0 22.9 43.5
2018 525 22.0 23.8 43.4
2019 525 22.0 23.8 44.2
2020 555 n/a n/a 46.1
2021 529 23.0 23.0 55.6
2022 550 25.0 21.9 59.1
2023 527 24.0 21.9 54.3

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
201293.0%1.0%0.0%6.0%94.0%99.0%98.0%95.0%93.0%
201398.0%1.0%0.0%1.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%98.0%98.0%
201499.0%1.0%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201597.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%98.0%99.0%99.0%97.0%99.0%
2016100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201798.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%
2018≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
201996.0%0.0%1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%97.0%≥99.0%
202092.2%0.0%4.4%97.4%98.3%95.7%97.4%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Laurel Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,160

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 2992nd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 4459th of 5848 Elementary schools
 24.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Laurel Elementary)41.122.4
 18.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Mateo-Foster City)57.550.9
 6.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Laurel Elementary)51.324.2
 27.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Mateo-Foster City)63.757.5
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Laurel Elementary)47.328.4
 18.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Mateo-Foster City)61.853.7
 8.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Laurel Elementary)2926.7
 2.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Mateo-Foster City)6055.3
 4.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Laurel Elementary)45.229.6
 15.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Mateo-Foster City)62.357
 5.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Laurel Elementary)35.518.9
 16.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Mateo-Foster City)50.849.3
 1.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Laurel Elementary)31.620
 11.6%
   5th Grade Science (San Mateo-Foster City)47.145.9
 1.2%
   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 Students525527
 0.4%
African American82
 75%
American Indian11
Asian6152
 14.8%
Hispanic275358
 30.2%
Pacific Islander913
 44.4%
White12859
 53.9%
Two or More Races4342
 2.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.2%54.3%
 10.1%


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Students at Laurel Elementary are 68% Hispanic, 11% White, 10% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.

Laurel Elementary ranks in the bottom 23.8% of California elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 527 students attended Laurel Elementary.

Students who attend Laurel Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Abbott Middle
High : Hillsdale High


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