Laurelwood Elementary

laurelwood.santaclarausd.org

571 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Laurelwood Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of the Santa Clara Unified School District. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment. It places a strong emphasis on academic excellence, while simultaneously promoting the social and emotional development of its diverse student population. The school benefits from a dedicated faculty and an active parent-teacher association that works to enrich the educational experience through various school events, extracurricular programs, and volunteer opportunities.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Laurelwood is recognized for its commitment to inclusive learning and modern instructional practices. The school facilities are designed to support collaborative learning, and the staff focuses on preparing students for success in middle school and beyond by encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and digital literacy. Located in a quiet, residential area of Santa Clara, Laurelwood is widely regarded as a staple of the local neighborhood, providing a stable and supportive foundation for young learners as they begin their educational journey.

571

Total Students

26.9

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laurelwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	134
Hispanic	78
Black	6
Asian	301
Two or More	46
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
301 (52.7%)
White
134 (23.5%)
Hispanic
78 (13.7%)
Two or More
46 (8.1%)
Black
6 (1.1%)
American Indian
5 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Santa Clara Unified
Phone:	(408)423-1600
Website:	http://laurelwood.santaclarausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	571
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	61
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 133

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 97