- Enrollment
- 1,663
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Clara, CA
Laurelwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Laurelwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063543006042
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurelwood Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of California schools.
- #14 of 16
- elementary schools in Santa Clara · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26:1
- large classes for California
- 8.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Laurelwood Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laurelwood Elementary ranks #14 of 16 elementary schools in Santa Clara, CA.
School address
District: Santa Clara Unified · California
NCES ID 063543006042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Laurelwood Elementary held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 063543006042 · Santa Clara, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
571 enr · 26:1 · 8.4% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Clara High (1,663 students)
Laurelwood Elementary held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Laurelwood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Santa Clara Hi
Santa Clara High
1,663 students
- Adrian Wilcox
Adrian Wilcox High
1,614 students
- Juan Cabrillo
Juan Cabrillo Middle
796 students
- Marian a. Pete
Marian a. Peterson Middle
759 students
- Buchser Middle
Buchser Middle
711 students
- This school 571
Laurelwood Elementary
571 students
What this shows Laurelwood Elementary reports 571 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laurelwood Elementary compares
Laurelwood 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 | 26:1 | ▲ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.4% | ▼ 85% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 571 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
571
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
26:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in California - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$27,214
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 571 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
Asian 52.7%
White 23.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Laurelwood Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Santa Clara Unified reports $27,214 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laurelwood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adrian Wilcox High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Juan Cabrillo Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marian a. Peterson Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buchser Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laurelwood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,614
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Santa Clara
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Don Callejon
Standard public school
568 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Millikin Elementary
Standard public school
504 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary
Standard public school
453 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Central Park Elementary
Standard public school
419 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Scott Lane Elementary
Standard public school
406 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Westwood Elementary
Standard public school
368 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~571 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laurelwood Elementary
How many students attend Laurelwood Elementary?
Laurelwood Elementary has 571 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Clara, CA. CCD year-over-year: 521 (2022-23) → 538 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurelwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurelwood Elementary is 26:1, which is 21% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laurelwood Elementary?
8.4% of students at Laurelwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurelwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Laurelwood Elementary is Asian at 52.7% of enrollment, in Santa Clara, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurelwood Elementary?
Laurelwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Laurelwood Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santa Clara?
By Resource Investment Index, Laurelwood Elementary ranks #14 of 16 elementary schools in Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Clara Unified?
Besides Laurelwood Elementary, Santa Clara Unified also operates Santa Clara High (1,663 students), Adrian Wilcox High (1,614 students), and Juan Cabrillo Middle (796 students). See the Santa Clara Unified district page for the complete list.