At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
469
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
77%+11.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
22.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Laurel Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in San Mateo, California. The school enrolls 469 students. It is part of the San Mateo-Foster City district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22.3:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
77% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictSan Mateo-Foster City
County6081
CitySan Mateo
ZIP94403
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID063492005911
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment469
White11.2%
Hispanic / Latino67.9%
Black / African American0.4%
Asian9.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.5%
Two or More Races8.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
11.2%
Hispanic
67.9%
Black
0.4%
Asian
9.9%
Two+
8.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.