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Laurel Elementary

316 36th Ave., San Mateo, CA, 94403

About Laurel Elementary

Laurel Elementary is a public elementary school in San Mateo that is part of the San Mateo-Foster City School District. There are about 500 to 600 students at the school, which teaches kids from kindergarten to fifth grade. Laurel Elementary has about 21 students for every teacher, which is about the same as many other public schools in California. The school follows California's rules for a standards-based curriculum that covers English Language Arts, math, science, and social studies. About 23% of students are good at math and 33% are good at reading and writing. The district manages money that helps pay for student services and teaching programs. Families who are looking at their options, like the best elementary school in California, often compare schools like Laurel Elementary by how well their students do in school and how well they help them. Laurel Elementary is doing its best to improve and give students more chances to learn and grow.

Laurel Elementary Contact Information

Address

316 36th Ave., San Mateo, CA, 94403

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Phone

(650) 312-7555

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 23%
Reading 33%
State average proficiency is 23% in Math and 33% in Reading.
23
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
475
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 4039 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Laurel Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:35 AM to 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:20 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 8.42%
Asian 9.26%
Hispanic 72.21%
Black 0.42%
Two+ Races 7.37%
Native Am. 0.21%
White
8.42%
Asian
9.26%
Hispanic
72.21%
Black
0.42%
Two+ Races
7.37%
Native Am.
0.21%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 475
45.26%
215 Female
54.74%
260 Male

Student Population

475 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

475 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Laurel Elementary focuses on literacy and getting students involved. Recent classroom projects have encouraged teamwork, creativity, and building confidence. Students are getting involved and making steady progress in school. Family involvement is also helping to make the school a welcoming and inclusive place where students feel motivated and supported to do well.

FAQ

Q1. Are there after-school programs at Laurel Elementary?

Ans. Yes, district partnerships or community groups may offer after-school programs and activities that help kids learn more.

Q2. Are there services to help English learners?

Ans. Yes, the school has programs to help students who are learning English improve their language and academic skills.

Q3. Does Laurel Elementary have a group for parents and teachers?

Ans. Families can join a school committee or parent group that helps with school events and projects.

Q4. What kinds of help are there for students?

Ans. Laurel Elementary offers academic help, counseling, and special education help based on what each student needs.

Q5. What are some ways for parents to stay up to date on school news?

Ans. Parents get news through newsletters, emails, and communication tools for the district.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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