The community works together to set high expectations, foster a holistic learning environment, and strive for excellence at a school. This is achieved through a student-centered approach to education that promotes collaboration, diversity, and support.
Serving 552 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Key (Francis Scott) Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% 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: 552 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Key (Francis Scott) Elementary serves the west part of San Francisco, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive to the school of 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Key (Francis Scott) 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
Key (Francis Scott) Elementary School's student population of 552 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
552 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
The FSK community will work together to set high expectations and strive for excellence through a student-centered approach, by fostering a holistic, unified, diverse, collaborative, and supportive learning environment.
School Rankings
Key (Francis Scott) Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Key (Francis Scott) Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#1070 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
41%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
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)16.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Key (Francis Scott) Elementary School's ranking?
Key (Francis Scott) Elementary School is ranked #1070 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Key (Francis Scott) Elementary School often compared to?
Key (Francis Scott) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunset Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Key (Francis Scott) Elementary School?
552 students attend Key (Francis Scott) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Key (Francis Scott) Elementary School students are Asian, 32% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Key (Francis Scott) Elementary School?
Key (Francis Scott) Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Key (Francis Scott) Elementary School offer ?
Key (Francis Scott) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Key (Francis Scott) Elementary School part of?
Key (Francis Scott) Elementary School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Key (Francis Scott) Elementary School located?
Key (Francis Scott) Elementary School is located in the Outer Sunset neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 6 other public schools located in Outer Sunset.
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