LOUISE VAN METER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Louise Van Meter Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Los Gatos Union Elementary school district, located in Los Gatos, CA with about 578 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 25 teachers, Louise Van Meter Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Louise Van Meter Elementary, located in Los Gatos, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Los Gatos Union School District, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence, a robust curriculum, and a supportive community atmosphere. It consistently ranks as one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state, emphasizing both rigorous core academics and the social-emotional development of its students.
Beyond its strong classroom instruction, Louise Van Meter is characterized by a high level of parent involvement and a rich array of extracurricular opportunities. The school fosters a collaborative environment where teachers, staff, and families work together to create an engaging learning space. With its focus on preparing students for future success, the school promotes a culture of innovation and inclusivity, making it a cornerstone of the local community.
For more information, contact Louise Van Meter Elementary at (408) 335-2250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Los Gatos, CA 95032-5524
(408) 335-2250
http://lvm.lgusd.org
LOUISE VAN METER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Los Gatos, CA with about 578 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Los Gatos Union Elementary
- Total Students:
- 578
- Teachers:
- 25
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 578 students
- White
- 60.7%
- Asian
- 20.1%
- Two or more races
- 10.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.