San Lauren Elementary is a public school in Bakersfield, California, that serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade. It is part of the local public school district. The school has about 650 to 700 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 22:1, which is typical for the area. San Lauren Elementary offers a standards-based academic curriculum that focuses on basic skills in English Language Arts and Math. It also offers extra help to students who need it. The school also has programs to help students who are learning English and intervention services to help meet each student's specific learning needs. The student body is diverse, with 85–90% of students being Hispanic or Latino and coming from a range of economic backgrounds. Based on available academic data, about 28–32% of students are proficient in English Language Arts and about 22–26% are proficient in Math. These numbers are below the state averages for California but are in line with those of other schools that serve high-need communities. Generally, the amount of money spent on each student is in line with the amount of money that the district and state give to public schools. San Lauren Elementary is located in a residential area of Bakersfield where homes are worth a moderate amount of money. The school benefits from active family involvement and ties to the community. The school looks good overall because it focuses on core academics and keeps trying to help students do well.