Louise Van Meter Elementary

16445 Los Gatos Blvd.
Los Gatos, CA 95032

lvm.lgusd.org

471 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

471

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Louise Van Meter Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	215
Hispanic	38
Black	3
Asian	148
Two or More	64
American Indian	1

White
215 (45.8 %)
Asian
148 (31.6 %)
Two or More
64 (13.6 %)
Hispanic
38 (8.1 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Gatos Union Elementary
Phone:	(408)335-2250
Website:	http://lvm.lgusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	471
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	34
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 86