At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
658
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
13%-52.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Laurel Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Atherton, California. The school enrolls 658 students. It is part of the Menlo Park City Elementary district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
13% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictMenlo Park City Elementary
County6081
CityAtherton
ZIP94027
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062457003684
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment658
White42.5%
Hispanic / Latino20.7%
Black / African American0.5%
Asian21.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.3%
Two or More Races13.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
42.5%
Hispanic
20.7%
Black
0.5%
Asian
21.2%
Two+
13.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.