Laurel Dell Elementary

laureldell.srcs.org/

287 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Laurel Dell Elementary School, located in the Gerstle Park neighborhood of San Rafael, California, is a vibrant public school serving a diverse student body from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the San Rafael City Schools district, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive education and its focus on fostering a supportive, community-centered environment. The campus prides itself on being a neighborhood hub where staff, families, and community members work collaboratively to provide students with a well-rounded academic experience.

Beyond its core curriculum, Laurel Dell places a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning and global citizenship. The school actively integrates programs that promote critical thinking, creativity, and cultural awareness, often utilizing its unique location to engage students with the surrounding environment. With a dedicated focus on closing achievement gaps and ensuring that every student has access to equitable learning opportunities, Laurel Dell maintains a forward-thinking approach to education that prepares its students for success in middle school and beyond.

287

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laurel Dell Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	261
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	5

Hispanic
261 (90.9%)
White
15 (5.2%)
Black
5 (1.7%)
Two or More
5 (1.7%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	San Rafael City Elementary
Phone:	(415)485-2317
Website:	http://laureldell.srcs.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	248
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 48

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 50