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Clarendon Alternative Elementary School

500 Clarendon Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94131
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Tel: (415) 759-2796
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Clarendon Alternative Elementary School serves 546 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (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 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 546 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 69%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 82%
  • 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
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

School Overview

Clarendon Alternative Elementary School's student population of 546 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2014
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
546 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
69%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
82%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
24%
12%
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Hispanic
14%
56%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
35%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
24%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.75
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
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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 Clarendon Alternative Elementary School's ranking?

Clarendon Alternative Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 5%).

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

69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Clarendon Alternative Elementary School?

546 students attend Clarendon Alternative Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

35% of Clarendon Alternative Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 24% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Clarendon Alternative Elementary School?

Clarendon Alternative Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

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.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 546 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 69%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 82%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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