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Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary

San Francisco Unified · San Francisco County · 950 Clay Street, San Francisco, CA 94108-1521

(415) 291-7921

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9/10
#943
Rank 943 out of 5,722
Top 16%
English Language Arts8/10 · #1255 · 78th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #667 · 88th percentile
Science9/10 · #1029 · 82nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Gordon J. Lau Elementary sits in the heart of Chinatown, one of San Francisco's most vibrant and historically rich neighborhoods, making it a natural fit for families who want their kids immersed in both strong academics and a deeply rooted cultural community. The school performs well above average in math especially, and its location means students grow up surrounded by the energy of one of the city's most walkable, lively urban corridors. Families who value diversity, community ties, and solid public school fundamentals — without the chaos of the city's more competitive enrollment scrambles — tend to find a real home here.

Student Demographics

305 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
268 (88%)
Hispanic
18 (6%)
Other
19 (6%)

Key Indicators

English Learners225 (74%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged254 (83%)
Students with Disabilities43 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

653
Enrollment
26
Teachers (FTE)
25.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
0.6
Administrators (FTE)
19.8
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #17 · 100th percentile

828 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found