Gordon J. Lau Elementary (CB)

Overview

Admission Probability
29.3%
Student:Teacher
19:1
Diversity Rank
17
API Rank
7

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Specialty: Coed; Cantonese Biliteracy Pathway

950 Clay Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
p: 415.291.7921
Email: sch490@sfusd.edu
Website: Visit School Website

Gordon J. Lau Elementary School in Chinatown has a culturally and ethnically diverse student population. We provide a rich, varied curriculum through a structured academic program designed to meet the unique needs of our students.

We believe that all children can learn. Students are provided with continuous learning opportunities that for the Elderly's Outstanding Service Award, the Honor Roll of Schools for Volunteers, United Way of the Bay Area, and the One Neat City Award.

We celebrate the diversity and achievements of our students each year with music and the dances of the Spring Festival. Parents and staff celebrate their partnership to promote student success annually with Family Day.

Test Assessments

Academic Performance Index (API)

  • API Score: 835
  • API Ranking Index: 7

California Standards Test (STAR)

  • STAR Students Scoring Proficient/Above (Math): 74.6 %
  • STAR Students Scoring Proficient/Above (English): 59.2 %
  • STAR Students Scoring Proficient/Above (History): N/A

Student Body

  • Enrollment: 667
  • Student to Teacher Ratio: 19.10
  • Male / Female Ratio: 47.8% M / 52.2% F
  • Diversity Index: 17.00
  • English Language Learners: 68.20
  • Average Daily Attendance: 97.9 %
    • Excused Absences: 1.6 %
    • Unexcused Absences: 0.5 %
  • Immunization Exemptions: 0.0 %
  • Drop-out Rate: N/A

Student Demographics

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Faculty

  • Total Number of Teachers (FTE): 35.00
  • Average Years of Service: 15.30 years
  • Average Age of Teachers: 43.20 years
  • Average Annual Teacher's Salary: $66,143.00

Programs

  • Technology:
    • Total Number of Computers: 176
    • Students per Computer: 3.80
    • Rooms with Internet Access: 31
  • Special Education: 5.2 % of Students
  • GATE: 6.4 % of Students
  • Free or Reduced Lunch: 86.1 % of Students

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3-10-2010

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