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Alvarado Elementary School

625 Douglas St.
San Francisco, CA 94114
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Alvarado Elementary School serves 507 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 62%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 68%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

School Overview

Alvarado Elementary School's student population of 507 students has stayed relatively flat 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
507 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Alvarado Elementary School is 0.66, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
62%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
68%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
3%
12%
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Hispanic
45%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
34%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.66
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alvarado Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
San Francisco Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alvarado Elementary School's ranking?

Alvarado Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Alvarado Elementary School?

507 students attend Alvarado Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

45% of Alvarado Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Alvarado Elementary School?

Alvarado Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Alvarado Elementary School offer ?

Alvarado Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Alvarado Elementary School part of?

Alvarado Elementary School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 62%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 68%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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