Chin (John Yehall) Elementary vs Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 690 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chin (John Yehall) Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
233 students
Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
653 students
| Measure | Chin (John Yehall) Elementary San Francisco, California | Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #988 of 5,693 | #1874 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13413 of 50,301 | #24907 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 233 | 653 |
| Enrollment | 233 | 653 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.5% | 82.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chin (John Yehall) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 50.4).
- •Chin (John Yehall) Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Chin (John Yehall) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 57%).
- •Chin (John Yehall) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.5% vs 82.2%).
- •Chin (John Yehall) Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 25.1).
- •Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary is the larger school with 653 students compared with 233.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Chin (John Yehall) Elementary better than Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Chin (John Yehall) Elementary ranks higher (67.0 vs 50.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Chin (John Yehall) Elementary and Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary?
About 690 m in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chin (John Yehall) Elementary: 233. Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary: 653. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chin (John Yehall) Elementary and Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary rank in California?
Chin (John Yehall) Elementary is 988th of 5,693 and Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary is 1874th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).