West Portal Elementary School

5 Lenox Way
San Francisco, CA 94127
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 533 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Portal Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (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 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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: 533 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

West Portal Elementary School's student population of 533 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
533 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

West Portal Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Portal Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
#589 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
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40-59%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Portal 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%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Portal Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
58%
12%
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Hispanic
8%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
17%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
16%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
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Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Portal Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Portal Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Portal Elementary School's ranking?
West Portal Elementary School is ranked #589 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% 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 West Portal Elementary School?
533 students attend West Portal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of West Portal Elementary School students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Portal Elementary School?
West Portal Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does West Portal Elementary School offer ?
West Portal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is West Portal Elementary School part of?
West Portal Elementary School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 533 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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