Serving 555 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Carmichael (Bessie)/fec ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 555 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC's attendance zone covers the entire San Francisco, CA school district, encompassing approximately 231.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 11.1 miles to the edge of the zone, extending up to 41.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carmichael (Bessie)/fec's student population of 555 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
555 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carmichael (Bessie)/fec ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carmichael (Bessie)/fec is 0.79, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#8905 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
28%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)62.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carmichael (Bessie)/fec's ranking?
Carmichael (Bessie)/fec is ranked #8905 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Carmichael (Bessie)/fec?
555 students attend Carmichael (Bessie)/fec.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Carmichael (Bessie)/fec students are Asian, 26% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carmichael (Bessie)/fec?
Carmichael (Bessie)/fec has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Carmichael (Bessie)/fec offer ?
Carmichael (Bessie)/fec offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Carmichael (Bessie)/fec part of?
Carmichael (Bessie)/fec is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Carmichael (Bessie)/fec located?
Carmichael (Bessie)/fec is located in the SoMa neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in SoMa.
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