LAUREL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Laurel Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the San Mateo-Foster City school district, located in San Mateo, CA with about 525 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, Laurel 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.

Laurel Elementary School, located in the serene Highlands neighborhood of San Mateo, California, serves as a cornerstone of the San Mateo-Foster City School District. The school is widely recognized for its strong focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive, and academically rigorous environment for its diverse student body. By emphasizing the "whole child," Laurel integrates social-emotional learning with a robust core curriculum, aiming to prepare students not just for academic success, but for responsible citizenship and lifelong curiosity.

The school is well-regarded for its active parent community and collaborative atmosphere, which help power a variety of enrichment programs and extracurricular activities. With a commitment to innovation and equity, Laurel Elementary utilizes modern pedagogical practices to meet the unique needs of its students. Its location in San Mateo allows it to benefit from a resource-rich community, providing students with a well-rounded educational experience that balances foundational skills like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for creative and physical development.

For more information, contact Laurel Elementary at (650) 312-7555 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.