Laurel Elementary
95 Edge Road, Atherton, CA 94027-2254
Summary
Laurel Elementary is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 96th percentile among comparable California schools.
81.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
81.6% of students met California's math standard, which is excellent statewide but is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 81.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 81.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 192/4,657 (96th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 182/4,657 (96th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 16:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 658 |
| Low-Income Students | 83 (12.7%) |
| English Learners | 62 (9.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.9 points from last year and rose 2.0 points over the full period. Math fell 2.6 points from last year and fell 0.8 points over the full period.
•Math -0.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 76.4% to 83.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 5% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 45.0-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
21.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 83.5% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 97% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 54% to 95%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 80.7% to 82.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 4% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 39.3-point math income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
35.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 84.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Laurel Elementary compare within the district?
Laurel Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–5 schools in Menlo Park City Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Laurel Elementary rank in California?
Laurel Elementary ranks No. 192 of 4,657 in reading and No. 182 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Laurel Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math among 2 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 42.1% meet the reading standard and 47.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Laurel Elementary compare with other schools in Atherton?
Laurel Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–5 schools in Atherton with 2026 results.
Explore schools in AthertonHow does Laurel Elementary compare with other schools in San Mateo County?
Laurel Elementary is No. 10 in both reading and math proficiency among the 70 K–5 schools in San Mateo County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Mateo CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Laurel ElementaryThis school | 81.6% | 81.2% |
| Encinal Elementary | 76.3% | 75.8% |
| Oak Knoll Elementary | 84.5% | 84.1% |
