Los Altos Elementary

District Overview
Headquartered at 201 Covington Rd. in Los Altos, California, Los Altos Elementary is an active, traditional public school district serving families in a large suburban setting within the greater San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metropolitan area. Operating ten campus locations, the district focuses exclusively on primary and middle-grade education, offering comprehensive instructional programming from kindergarten through eighth grade. With a total enrollment of 3,370 students, the district fosters a vibrant learning community characterized by a rich diversity of backgrounds and a balanced distribution across all elementary and middle school grade levels.

To support its academic mission, the district maintains a robust workforce totaling nearly 795 full-time equivalent staff members. The instructional backbone is comprised of approximately 345 full-time teachers, complimented by over 108 instructional aides who provide essential classroom assistance and individualized learning support. A dedicated team of more than 341 support personnel further ensures operational efficiency, specialized student services, and a safe learning environment. This favorable staffing model allows the district to deliver tailored educational experiences throughout a student's foundational years, with detailed program information and community updates available on the district's official website at lasdschools.org.
10
Total Schools
3,370
Total Students
345.5
Full-Time Teachers
9.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Los Altos Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White1,166
Hispanic346
Black10
Asian1,393
Two or More446
American Indian3
Pacific Islander3
  • Asian
    1,393 (41.4%)
  • White
    1,166 (34.6%)
  • Two or More
    446 (13.2%)
  • Hispanic
    346 (10.3%)
  • Black
    10 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Los Altos Elementary
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary7
Middle2
High0
Other1
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:10
Students:3,370*
Teachers (FTE):345.5*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:9.8