- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Atherton, CA
Laurel Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Laurel Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062457003684
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurel Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Atherton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- small classes for California
- 10.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Laurel Elementary has class sizes smaller than 87% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Atherton, CA.
School address
District: Menlo Park City Elementary · California
NCES ID 062457003684 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Laurel Elementary held near 660 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.1 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 062457003684 · Atherton, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
658 enr · 16:1 · 10.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillview Middle (846 students)
Laurel Elementary held near 660 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.1 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Laurel Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hillview Middl
Hillview Middle
846 students
- This school
Laurel Elementary
658 students
- Encinal Elemen
Encinal Elementary
604 students
- Oak Knoll Elem
Oak Knoll Elementary
574 students
What this shows Laurel Elementary reports 658 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laurel Elementary compares
Laurel Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 26% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.3% | ▼ 81% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 658 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
658
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 13% in California - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$26,425
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 658 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.4%
Asian 22.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
Two or More 13.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 39.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.5, Laurel Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Menlo Park City Elementary reports $26,425 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laurel Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Encinal Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Knoll Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laurel Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Atherton
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~658 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laurel Elementary
How many students attend Laurel Elementary?
Laurel Elementary has 658 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Atherton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 671 (2022-23) → 660 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Elementary is 16:1, which is 26% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laurel Elementary?
10.3% of students at Laurel Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurel Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Laurel Elementary is White at 39.4% of enrollment, in Atherton, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurel Elementary?
Laurel Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Laurel Elementary rank among elementary schools in Atherton?
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Atherton, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Atherton on the city page.
What other schools are in Menlo Park City Elementary?
Besides Laurel Elementary, Menlo Park City Elementary also operates Hillview Middle (846 students), Encinal Elementary (604 students), and Oak Knoll Elementary (574 students). See the Menlo Park City Elementary district page for the complete list.