Garfield Elementary vs Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 867 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
176 students
Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
653 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary San Francisco, California | Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1032 of 5,693 | #1874 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13830 of 50,301 | #24907 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 176 | 653 |
| Enrollment | 176 | 653 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.4% | 82.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.4 vs 50.4).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.4% vs 82.2%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 25.1).
- •Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary is the larger school with 653 students compared with 176.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Garfield Elementary better than Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield Elementary ranks higher (66.4 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 Garfield Elementary and Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary?
About 867 m in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary: 176. Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary: 653. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary and Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary rank in California?
Garfield Elementary is 1032nd of 5,693 and Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary is 1874th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).