Parks (Rosa) Elementary School

1501 O'farrell St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 380 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Parks (Rosa) 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 bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : 37%
  • : 44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Parks (Rosa) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Parks (Rosa) Elementary School's student population of 380 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
380 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Parks (Rosa) Elementary School is 0.80, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
37%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Parks (Rosa) Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
44%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Parks (Rosa) Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Parks (Rosa) Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
19%
12%
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Hispanic
20%
56%
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Black
21%
5%
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White
12%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
27%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.80
This chart display the diversity score of Parks (Rosa) Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Parks (Rosa) Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Parks (Rosa) Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Parks (Rosa) Elementary School?
380 students attend Parks (Rosa) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
27% of Parks (Rosa) Elementary School students are Two or more races, 21% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parks (Rosa) Elementary School?
Parks (Rosa) Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Parks (Rosa) Elementary School offer ?
Parks (Rosa) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Parks (Rosa) Elementary School part of?
Parks (Rosa) Elementary School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.

School Reviews

5   12/14/2009
My son enrolled in the Rosa Parks Japanese program this fall. His kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Abiko, and his Japanese teacher, Inoue Sensei are both terrific. We love both the Japanese program and the school as a whole. I think every adult there knows my son's name. Every time we walk through the halls he's greeted by someone. The atmosphere is kind and friendly, and the school has some amazing programs and projects in the works. Parent involvement is very high. My kid is learning a lot. Homework is reasonable. After school programs/classes are available. Nice building. Lots of field trips. Check it out!
- Posted by Parent - merri
5   12/14/2009
Although this school was not one of our choices on the application, we have been very happy with this school. It has a very beautiful campus and has 4 separate play structures. It also has a large yard area for PE, assembly, etc.
- Posted by Parent - deep-
5   12/14/2009
Rosa Parks JBBP is strong academically and includes great communication/conflict resolution training and exposure to diversity. The teachers and parents are amazingly dedicated and we are all impressed with the new principal. This school is truly an undiscovered gem!
- Posted by Parent - naomi

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : 37%
  • : 44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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