Serving 533 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Clarendon Alternative Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher 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 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 533 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Clarendon Alternative Elementary serves the west part of San Francisco, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Families within the attendance zone can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clarendon Alternative Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Clarendon Alternative Elementary School's student population of 533 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
533 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Clarendon Alternative Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clarendon Alternative 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#679 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
32%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
28%
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)17.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clarendon Alternative Elementary School's ranking?
Clarendon Alternative Elementary School is ranked #679 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Clarendon Alternative Elementary School often compared to?
Clarendon Alternative Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miraloma Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Clarendon Alternative Elementary School?
533 students attend Clarendon Alternative Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Clarendon Alternative Elementary School students are Asian, 28% of students are Two or more races, 25% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clarendon Alternative Elementary School?
Clarendon Alternative Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Clarendon Alternative Elementary School offer ?
Clarendon Alternative Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Clarendon Alternative Elementary School part of?
Clarendon Alternative Elementary School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Clarendon Alternative Elementary School located?
Clarendon Alternative Elementary School is located in the Forest Knolls neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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