Sutro Elementary School

235 12th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94118
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 226 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sutro Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 226 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Sutro Elementary School's student population of 226 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
226 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Sutro Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sutro Elementary School is 0.42, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1076 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
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65-69%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sutro 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 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sutro 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 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
75%
12%
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Hispanic
5%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
6%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
13%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.42
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Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sutro 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
10%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sutro 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: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sutro Elementary School's ranking?
Sutro Elementary School is ranked #1076 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sutro Elementary School often compared to?
Sutro Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peabody (George) Elementary School, Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sutro Elementary School?
226 students attend Sutro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Sutro Elementary School students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sutro Elementary School?
Sutro Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sutro Elementary School offer ?
Sutro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sutro Elementary School part of?
Sutro Elementary School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Sutro Elementary School located?
Sutro Elementary School is located in the Inner Richmond neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Inner Richmond.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 226 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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