Serving 418 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Huerta (Dolores) Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower 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 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Huerta (Dolores) Elementary School's student population of 418 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
418 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Huerta (Dolores) Elementary School 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 Huerta (Dolores) Elementary School is 0.48, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5471 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
69%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
20%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Huerta (Dolores) Elementary School's ranking?
Huerta (Dolores) Elementary School is ranked #5471 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Huerta (Dolores) Elementary School often compared to?
Huerta (Dolores) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alvarado Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Huerta (Dolores) Elementary School?
418 students attend Huerta (Dolores) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Huerta (Dolores) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Huerta (Dolores) Elementary School?
Huerta (Dolores) Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Huerta (Dolores) Elementary School offer ?
Huerta (Dolores) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Huerta (Dolores) Elementary School part of?
Huerta (Dolores) Elementary School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Huerta (Dolores) Elementary School located?
Huerta (Dolores) Elementary School is located in the Fairmount neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Primer dÃa de clases | First day of school
August 17, 2026 (Monday)
Vacaciones de Otoño/Fall Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Vacaciones de Primavera/Spring Break
March 26, 2027 (Friday)
Último dÃa de Clases/Last Day of School
June 02, 2027 (Wednesday)
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