At a glance
Reported students
653
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
25.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
83rd percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
365
Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary: 653 reported students.
State peer staffing position
85th percentile
25.1:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 667
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38.22
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.5:1
What the reported data says about Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary
Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in San Francisco. It is one of 113 current school records connected to San Francisco Unified. NCES reports 653 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 25.1:1, above the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (89.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.7%). Students served under IDEA represent 8.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary
- 1How do the reported 25.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 26 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.08 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 8.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.08
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.22
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.22
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.22
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.6%
- Hispanic5.7%
- Black0.5%
- Asian89.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in San Francisco Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–08
673 reported students
Lawton Alternative
Elementary · Grades KG–08
600 reported students
Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–08
594 reported students
West Portal Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
588 reported students
Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8
Elementary · Grades KG–08
586 reported students
Rooftop Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–08
575 reported students
Public schools near Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parker (Jean) Elementary Elementary · San Francisco Unified | KG–05 | 128 | 0.3 mi |
| Lee (Edwin and Anita) Newcomer Elementary · San Francisco Unified | KG–05 | 23 | 0.3 mi |
| Chin (John Yehall) Elementary Elementary · San Francisco Unified | KG–05 | 233 | 0.4 mi |
| Garfield Elementary Elementary · San Francisco Unified | KG–05 | 176 | 0.5 mi |
| Spring Valley Elementary Elementary · San Francisco Unified | KG–05 | 234 | 0.6 mi |
| The New School of San Francisco Elementary · Charter · The New School of San Francisco District | KG–08 | 457 | 0.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary
What grades does Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary serve?
Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in San Francisco Unified.
How many students attend Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary?
Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary reported 653 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 667 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 25.1:1, based on 653 students and 26 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on San Francisco Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
82.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary in?
Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary is part of San Francisco Unified, based in San Francisco, CA, which operates 113 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Parker (Jean) Elementary (0.3 mi), Lee (Edwin and Anita) Newcomer (0.3 mi), Chin (John Yehall) Elementary (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.