LAURELWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Laurelwood Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Santa Clara Unified school district, located in Santa Clara, CA with about 686 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 26 teachers, Laurelwood Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. 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.
Laurelwood Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of the Santa Clara Unified School District. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment. It places a strong emphasis on academic excellence, while simultaneously promoting the social and emotional development of its diverse student population. The school benefits from a dedicated faculty and an active parent-teacher association that works to enrich the educational experience through various school events, extracurricular programs, and volunteer opportunities.
In addition to its core academic curriculum, Laurelwood is recognized for its commitment to inclusive learning and modern instructional practices. The school facilities are designed to support collaborative learning, and the staff focuses on preparing students for success in middle school and beyond by encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and digital literacy. Located in a quiet, residential area of Santa Clara, Laurelwood is widely regarded as a staple of the local neighborhood, providing a stable and supportive foundation for young learners as they begin their educational journey.
For more information, contact Laurelwood Elementary at (408) 423-1600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Santa Clara, CA 95051-4299
(408) 423-1600
LAURELWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Santa Clara, CA with about 686 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Santa Clara Unified
- Total Students:
- 686
- Teachers:
- 26.1
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- 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 686 students
- Asian
- 62.8%
- White
- 23.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.7%
- Two or more races
- 5.5%
- Black or African American
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.6%
- Male
- 49.4%
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.