Serving 215 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Yick Wo 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 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% 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: 215 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79%
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yick Wo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Yick Wo Elementary School's student population of 215 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Yick Wo Elementary School is 0.75, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
29%
12%
Hispanic
10%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
31%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
25%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Yick Wo Elementary School often compared to?
Yick Wo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sherman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Yick Wo Elementary School?
215 students attend Yick Wo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Yick Wo Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 25% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yick Wo Elementary School?
Yick Wo Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Yick Wo Elementary School offer ?
Yick Wo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Yick Wo Elementary School part of?
Yick Wo Elementary School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
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