Alamo Elementary School

250 23rd Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 435 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Alamo Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Top 10% in CA
  • : ≥80% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Alamo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Alamo Elementary School's student population of 435 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
435 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Alamo Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alamo Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
#276 out of 3649 schools
(Top 10%)
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≥80%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alamo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60-79%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
39%
12%
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Hispanic
13%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
26%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
21%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.73
This chart display the diversity score of Alamo Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alamo Elementary School's ranking?
Alamo Elementary School is ranked #276 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Alamo Elementary School often compared to?
Alamo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peabody (George) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Alamo Elementary School?
435 students attend Alamo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Alamo Elementary School students are Asian, 26% of students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alamo Elementary School?
Alamo Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alamo Elementary School offer ?
Alamo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Alamo Elementary School part of?
Alamo Elementary School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Top 10%
  • : ≥80% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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