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Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

950 Clay St, San Francisco, CA

Nob Hill Neighborhood

San Francisco Unified School District

686 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Gloria Choy

Student Teacher Ratio
26:1

Math Proficiency
66%

Reading Proficiency
60%

A-

Academics

A+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

60%

Math Proficiency

66%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

26:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

13.9%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

36,050:1

Student Diversity

Male

50.1%

Female

49.8%

Asian

89%

Hispanic

5.7%

Two or more races

1.4%

Filipino

<1%

White

<1%

Black

<1%

School Rankings

#52 Niche Standout ES in California

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 other

7/4/2021

I am an interdistrict transfer parent. Of my two years at Lau, I have to point out some of the pros and cons of attending this school. Pros1. Great after school programs: Yes all the after school programs are within walking distance. Cameron house, YMCA, Chinese schools like Cumberland, Nam Kue, etc...

5.0 other

7/7/2012

I love this school so much! This school was the best one that I went to I had so many good teachers there and I loved the parade.

5.0 other

9/10/2011

I went to this school and all of the teachers are really nice! They really care about you! There are many activities too!

5.0 parent

10/14/2006

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Average Home Value

$1,566,690

Median Lot Size

1,742 Sq Ft

% Renters

85%

Average Household Income

$137,645

% of College Grads

57.7%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,047 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

74.2%

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3.5 Baths
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11 Beds
16,588 Sq Ft

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1 Bath
575 Sq Ft

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1,157 Sq Ft

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1 Bath
110+ Sq Ft

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Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory

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Private

A+

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6th to 12th
Charter

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9th to 12th
Charter

A-

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Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in San Francisco, CA and is served by the San Francisco Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 686 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 26:1. Academic records show that 66% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 60% are proficient in reading. Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,566,690. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory, Mary L. Booker Leadership Academy, Gateway High School, and more. Learn more about what San Francisco has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary School.

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