Serving 610 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Taylor (Edward R.) Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 610 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 56%
- Reading Proficiency: 52%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Taylor (Edward R.) Elementary School's student population of 610 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
610 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Taylor (Edward R.) Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)56%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)52%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
57%
12%
Hispanic
34%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Taylor (Edward R.) Elementary School often compared to?
Taylor (Edward R.) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillcrest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Taylor (Edward R.) Elementary School?
610 students attend Taylor (Edward R.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Taylor (Edward R.) Elementary School students are Asian, 34% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taylor (Edward R.) Elementary School?
Taylor (Edward R.) Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Taylor (Edward R.) Elementary School offer ?
Taylor (Edward R.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Taylor (Edward R.) Elementary School part of?
Taylor (Edward R.) Elementary School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Taylor (Edward R.) Elementary School located?
Taylor (Edward R.) Elementary School is located in the Portola neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Portola.
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