Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary vs Spring Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 885 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
653 students
Spring Valley Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
234 students
| Measure | Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary San Francisco, California | Spring Valley Elementary San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1874 of 5,693 | #2044 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #24907 of 50,301 | #26927 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 653 | 234 |
| Enrollment | 653 | 234 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.2% | 68.4% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 47.4).
- •Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Spring Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.4% vs 82.2%).
- •Spring Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 25.1).
- •Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary is the larger school with 653 students compared with 234.
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 Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary better than Spring Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary ranks higher (50.4 vs 47.4 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 Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary and Spring Valley Elementary?
About 885 m in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary: 653. Spring Valley Elementary: 234. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary and Spring Valley Elementary rank in California?
Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary is 1874th of 5,693 and Spring Valley Elementary is 2044th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).